The principal duties of the treasurer of the district shall be to demand, receive, keep and account for all moneys and credits of the district; to pay to the persons entitled thereto the amounts called for in the orders or warrants drawn upon him by the secretary of the district and to take and keep receipts, vouchers or other suitable evidences of payment therefor; to keep accurate account of all moneys received and disbursed by him and to render such accounts, statements and inventories of moneys and credits received and disbursed and on hand and generally of all matters pertaining to his office as the board of directors may require; and to perform such other duties as may be imposed upon him by law or by vote, resolution or ordinance adopted by the board.Codes, 1942, § 5453; Laws, 1936, ch. 187.
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