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HomeEducation CodeCh. 6Art. 2§ 19145 County Librarian Bond Requirement

§ 19145 County Librarian Bond Requirement

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§ 19145 County Librarian Bond Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •The county librarian must promise to do their job honestly before starting work.
  • •They also need to have insurance (called a 'bond') to protect against mistakes or bad actions, unless they're already covered by a bigger insurance plan.
  • •The amount of insurance is decided by the local government leaders.

Example

A new librarian is hired to run the county library.

Before they start, they must promise to do their job well and follow the rules. They also need to get insurance (like a safety net) in case something goes wrong, like money getting lost. The local leaders decide how much insurance is needed, unless the librarian is already covered by a bigger plan.

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§ 19145 County Librarian Bond Requirement

The county librarian shall, prior to entering upon his duties, file the usual oath, and he shall be required to file an official bond in an amount determined by the board of supervisors, unless he is covered by a master bond pursuant to Section 1481 of the Government Code. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

county librarianofficial bondmaster bondboard of supervisors

Related Statutes

  • § 19140 County Librarian Appointment
  • § 19146 County Librarian Duties
  • § 19148 County Librarian Salary Funding
  • § 19110 County Librarian Sharing Agreement
  • § 19141 County Librarian Civil Service

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19145.
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