Boonville Approval of official bonds ordinance (§ 2-33)

(a) It shall be the duty of the mayor to carefully examine the official bonds of all officers submitted to him for approval; and, when satisfied that the security on any bond is sufficient and that the bond is properly and legally executed, he shall endorse his approval thereon in writing.

(b) He shall from time to time inquire into and examine the securities on any bond; and, if he has reason to believe that the securities on any bond of any officer have become impaired, he shall notify such officer to give additional security without delay; and, thereupon, if such officer neglects or refuses to give additional security for the period of ten days after such notice has been served upon him in writing, he may, with the advice and consent of the council, remove such officer from his office.