Each member of the board before entering upon his official duties shall give bond to the first or second class municipality as may be required by the governing body for the faithful performance of his duties and shall take and file in the auditor’s office with any such bond the usual oath of office required from appointive officers of the municipality. The municipality shall pay any premium for bonds required to be given by members of the board or its officers or employees.

All official bonds required under the provisions of this section and § 9-38-27 shall be approved by the governing body.

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Source: SL 1915, ch 260, § 2; SL 1917, ch 305, § 1; RC 1919, § 6445; SL 1925, ch 237, § 1; SDC 1939, § 45.2504; SL 1992, ch 60, § 2.