Public Official Applicants Face New Requirement

It has become increasingly important to hold public figures accountable for the work they perform, especially if their work effects the lives of everyday Americans. More states are beginning to impose responsibility on officials like:

• City municipality administrators,
• State government commissioners,
• Treasurers,
• Tax Collectors,
• Sheriffs,
• Court Clerks,
• Community Colleges and more.

As one might notice, the above entities have tremendous obligations to care for the lives of others. Their positions impact the greater population’s future and potential to thrive. In efforts to maximize the conduct and quality of public figures, bonds are now enforced in order to guarantee the nature of official business.

How Does Bonding of a Public Official Benefit the Population?

In short, public official bonds serve as a safety net for citizens seeking public service. If a public servant acts outside of his/her position and commits a crime or another breach of duty, the everyday people are protected under the bond. Anyone negatively affected by inappropriate conduct may attempt to make a claim on the bond.

Bonding serves as an aspect of checks and balances.

When an official is held accountable for the public’s greater good, they can serve the public more sincerely.  You can click here for glossary of insurance and bonding requirements to see if your desired position requires a bond in the public arena.

When you need a bond, give Surety1 a call at 916-737-5720 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions about the bonding process. We can bond for any public official in the United States.