44. The treasurer. Within thirty days after his election and before performing any of the duties or exercising any of the powers of his office, the treasurer of each nation shall give a bond to such nation, with such sureties and in such amount as the state comptroller shall approve, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his office. For any breach of the conditions of such bond, an action may be maintained for the benefit of such nation, by their attorney, in the manner provided by law for the breach of an official bond given by a county treasurer. If such bond is not given within the time provided, the office shall be deemed vacant. The treasurer of the Seneca nation shall receive all moneys belonging to the nation, including the annuities paid by the government of the United States or the state of New York. The treasurer of the Tonawanda nation shall receive all moneys belonging to such band, which shall be deposited with him pursuant to any resolution of the council of such nation. The treasurer of each nation shall pay out moneys only upon a warrant, certified by the presiding officer and clerk of the council, to the effect that the amount to be paid by such warrant was appropriated by a resolution passed by a majority vote of the council, which warrant the treasurer shall retain as a voucher. The treasurer shall receive such compensation as the council shall determine. At least five days before the annual election, he shall report to the peacemakers an account of all moneys received and expended by him, with the vouchers for such expenditures, which account shall be settled by the peacemakers and read by the presiding officer at the next annual election.
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