§ 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.