Which positions require a bond?

The requirement for a bond typically applies to positions that involve handling public funds or significant fiduciary responsibilities, which is why the roles of Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer are included in this category. These positions are tasked with managing the financial assets of the municipality, including collecting taxes, making payments, and overseeing financial transactions. A bond acts as a safeguard to protect against potential loss caused by fraud or dishonesty on the part of these officials, thereby ensuring accountability and integrity in the management of public funds.

Other roles mentioned, such as police officers and firefighters, while critical to public safety, do not generally involve direct management of municipal finances that would necessitate bonding. Similarly, city planners and zoning officers focus on land use and development regulations, and administrative assistants along with receptionists are typically involved in administrative support tasks that do not include financial stewardship. Therefore, the nature of the responsibilities associated with the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer roles justifies the necessity for bonding in those positions.