(620 ILCS 45/17) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 100)

Sec. 17. In case any officer whose signature appears on the bonds shall cease to be such officer before delivery of such bonds, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if such officer had remained in office until such delivery was effected.

(Source: Laws 1943, vol. 1, p. 516.)