Pennsylvania Statutes Title 8 Pa.C.S.A. Boroughs and Incorporated Towns § 1061. Oath and bond of controller

The borough controller shall, before entering upon the duties of office, take the required oath or affirmation of office under 53 Pa.C.S. § 1141 (relating to form of oaths of office). The controller shall give bond to the borough with a surety company to be approved by the council, in a sum as council may direct by ordinance, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the controller's duties. The amount of the bond shall be sufficient to adequately protect the borough from any illegal or unfaithful action by the controller. The cost of the bond shall be paid by the borough.