The legislative body elects the county surveyor at its January session for a four-year term. T.C.A. § 8-12-101.  The surveyor must take an oath of office and enter into a $2,000 bond.  T.C.A. § 8-12-102.  The legislative body may fix the compensation of the surveyor, his chain bearers and markers where the fees are not already established by law. T.C.A. § 8-12-107.  The surveyor may appoint two deputies who must take the surveyor's oath of office; appointment takes place before the legislative body. T.C.A. § 8-12-104.  The surveyor must maintain all office records in the county seat. T.C.A. § 8-12-103.