The state treasurer may appoint a deputy state treasurer, other deputies, official custodians, assistants and employees who shall perform official duties assigned by such principal, being subject to the same regulations and penalties, and for all whose official acts the state treasurer shall be responsible. The state treasurer shall require all deputies and employees to be bonded by blanket bond or otherwise to the state of Idaho in the time, form and manner as prescribed in chapter 8, title 59, Idaho Code.
The treasurer may fix the compensation for such deputies and other employees within the limits of appropriations made therefor, as is necessary.