In case a vacancy occurs by reason of death, resignation, or removal, in the office of city controller, the deputy controller shall serve during the remainder of the term of the city controller whose office has become vacant. The deputy controller, prior to assuming the powers and duties of the city controller under this section, shall take the same oath of office as given to the city controller, shall receive the same salary, and shall give bond, to be approved by the city solicitor, in the same sum as required of the controller. Said bond to be deposited with the mayor. The premium for said bond shall be paid by the city.
53 P.S. § 30358