1.  The district attorney, county auditor, county assessor, and all other county officials, not specially exempted therefrom, in each of the counties of this state, shall perform the duties required or authorized to be performed by them, under and by virtue of the provisions of this chapter, and shall be held liable on their official bonds for the faithful performance thereof.

2.  All such officers shall pay all fees or moneys by them received, under any law or ordinance touching the provisions of this chapter, in the time and manner as provided by general law, to the county treasurer of their respective counties, to be distributed to the fund of the proper town or city.

3.  No officer performing any duty under this chapter, excepting officers and employees of any fire department or company, or peace officer thereunder authorized, shall demand or receive any compensation therefor.