# 8 Pa.C.S. § 1106: Bond and duties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1106

## Section

- **Citation:** 8 Pa.C.S. § 1106
- **Heading:** Bond and duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 11 / Section 1106

## Text

(a) General rule.--The borough treasurer shall, before entering upon the duties of office, give bond in an amount determined by council, conditioned for the faithful performance of the treasurer's duties.

(b) Specific duties.--The treasurer shall:

(1) Receive all money due the borough and deposit the money promptly in a designated depository in the name of the borough.

(2) Keep distinct and accurate accounts of all sums received from taxes and other sources, which accounts shall be open to the inspection of council and any citizen of this Commonwealth.

(3)

(i) Pay out all money only on direction by the council, upon an order signed by the president of council and the borough secretary and also by the borough controller, if any. The order shall not be executed unless there is money in the treasury available.

(ii) Nothing in this part shall be construed to preclude the use of electronic signatures and transactions to the extent authorized by the act of December 16, 1999 (P.L.971, No.69), known as the Electronic Transactions Act, or any other law.

(4) Annually submit the accounts to the elected auditors, independent auditor or controller for settlement.

(5) Preserve the account books, papers, documents and other records of the office and turn them over to the successor in office.

(c) Payment of all other money.--All money received by any officer or other person for the use of the borough shall be paid to the borough treasurer.

## Nearby sections

- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1101 Compensation, hours and days of work and outside employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1101.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1102 Accounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1102.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1103 Bonds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1103.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1104 Appointments and incompatible offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1104.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1105 Compensation of certain employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1105.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1105.1 Retirement benefits of employees transferred to authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1105.1.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1106 Bond and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1106.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1107 Assistant treasurer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1107.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1111 Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1111.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1112 Assistant secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1112.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1113 Records open to inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1113.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1116 Solicitor to have control of legal matters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1116.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1117 Duties of solicitor and outside counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1117.md)
- [8 Pa.C.S. § 1118 Assistant solicitor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T8_C11_S1118.md)

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