Chapter 2.09
OFFICIAL BONDS
Sections:
2.09.010 Official bonds.
In accordance with RCW 35A.13.070 and 35A.13.160, the employees of the city listed in this section shall each, before entering upon the performance of their respective duties, furnish to the city an official bond conditioned upon the honest and faithful performance and discharge of their official duties, and for the proper application of all money or property received by them by virtue of their position or employment. All such official bonds shall be approved by the city manager, except that the bond of the city manager shall be approved by the city attorney. Such bonds shall run in favor of the city and be executed by a fidelity or surety company authorized to transact such business within the state. The form shall be approved by the city attorney and must meet the requirements of any proper department of the state supervising the same. The premiums on said bonds shall be paid by the city.
A. The director of finance and technology services who serves as the city treasurer shall qualify by furnishing a faithful performance bond at the expense of the city in the sum of not less than $100,000.
B. The city clerk and all persons authorized by the city to sign checks or warrants shall be covered by a blanket faithful performance bond in the sum of not less than $75,000.
C. The city manager shall be covered by a blanket faithful performance bond in the sum of not less than $100,000.
D. The chief of police shall be covered by a blanket faithful performance bond in the sum of not less than $100,000.
E. All other city officers and employees shall be covered by a blanket faithful performance bond in the sum of not less than $50,000.
All amounts provided in this section may be increased to a greater amount as may be specified by state law as hereafter amended. (Ord. 3353 § 2, 2025).