The county treasurer may secure a corporate surety bond or bonds issued by a company authorized to do business in this state covering any or all deputies, assistants and employees in an amount or amounts as may be recommended by the county treasurer and approved by the board of county commissioners. The bond or bonds shall be filed and approved in the same manner as the bond of the county treasurer. Cost of the bond or bonds covering deputies, assistants or employees shall be paid from the county general fund.
K.S.A. 19-502b