The executive director of the department of revenue, on or before entering upon the duties of his office, shall give bond to the state of Colorado in the sum of two hundred thousand dollars, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of his office. Said bond shall be signed by one or more surety companies authorized to transact business in the state of Colorado, and the entire premium therefor shall be paid in one lump sum from state funds, and the general assembly shall make the necessary appropriation therefor.
C.R.S. § 24-35-104