§ 34-75. Bonding.

(a)

As a condition of employment, any employee who is or may be placed in any position of trust requiring or involving any type of fiduciary relationship in the performance of assigned duties may, at the option of the appointing authority (department head) in charge of the department concerned, be required to be indemnified by a fidelity bond for the faithful performance of assigned duties. The amount of such bond shall be fixed in a reasonable penal sum not to exceed the total estimated value of any and all goods, valuables, and assets of any type or description for which such employees are liable including, but not limited to, cash, checks, negotiable instruments or properties.

(b)

Such a bond may also be required for appointed and elected officials, at the discretion of the board of commissioners, acting as a body.

(c)

The premium for said bonds shall be paid from county funds by the director of finance.

(1982 Ga. Laws (Act No. 1501), page 4896, § 10)