R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-7-4: Bond of deputy — Revocation of appointment.

Every town clerk appointing a deputy as provided in § 45-7-2 is responsible for the good conduct of the deputy and may take bond with surety for any penalty that the clerk may require, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of the office for the time during which the deputy exercises those duties. The clerk may revoke the appointment and cancel the bond, at the clerk’s discretion.