California · Government Code

GOV §13977: Before entering upon the duties of his office the secretary shall execute an official bond to the state in the penal sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) conditioned upon the faithful performance o

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Before entering upon the duties of his office the secretary shall execute an official bond to the state in the penal sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties.

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