[Adopted 11-22-2005 by Ord. No. 1674]
A.
Whereas, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-141, there is
hereby created and established in and for the Borough of Middlesex
the position of Tax Collector; and
B.
Whereas, as a condition of eligibility for appointment
and for continuation in office the Tax Collector shall be required
to hold a Tax Collector Certificate issued by the New Jersey Division
of Local Government Services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.2; and
C.
Whereas, the duties and responsibilities of the Tax
Collector shall be in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140 through 40A:9-145
under the supervision of the Mayor and governing body; and
D.
Whereas, the Tax Collector is the official charged
with collecting of taxes upon real and personal property in the municipalities,
whose duties shall include the following: 1) lien enforcement; 2)
tax collecting; 3) tax billing; 4) cashiering; 5) tax reporting; and
6) enforcement of tax collection; and
E.
Whereas, the Tax Collector shall receive such compensation
as is limited by the salary ordinance and set by resolution, as may
be amended from time to time; and
F.
Whereas, the Tax Collector shall be appointed by the
Mayor and Council and the term of office shall be for four years in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-142; and
G.
Whereas, subsequent to January 1, 1982 a Tax Collector
cannot be recognized as having tenure of office unless he/she: 1)
holds a tax collector certificate; 2) holds the office of tax collector
not less than four consecutive years; and 3) receives appointment;
and
H.
Whereas, removal from office as Tax Collector shall
be in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.8(c), with "good cause" set
forth in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.8(d).
The governing body does hereby create the position
of Tax Collector.
