Officers not to become surety on bonds given to city and penalty.

11 Pa.C.S. § 10908
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(a) Surety.--A city officer or member of council may not become the surety on a bond or obligation given to the city by an agent or contractor for the faithful performance of a trust, agency or contract. (b) Penalty.--An individual violating a provision of this section commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be: (1) Subject to forfeiting office in accordance with section 10901 (relating to appointment, removal and prohibition). (2) Sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $100.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=11Fetched: 10/16/2026

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