[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Ridgefield 4-30-1975 (§ 2-71 of the 1974 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The First Selectman shall appoint and may remove, each such action with the approval of the Selectmen, an Assessor who shall be qualified by training and experience, shall have been certified as a qualified tax assessor by the State of Connecticut, and who shall serve on a full-time basis for a term not to exceed five years, the length of said term to be determined by the Board of Selectmen. Said Assessor shall have all the powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Selectmen and all powers and duties prescribed by the Connecticut General Statutes. Said Assessor may appoint and may remove, subject to the approval of the First Selectman and subject to such rules and regulations concerning Town employees as may be adopted by the Selectmen, all deputies, assistants or employees in his office.
This chapter shall take effect on November 4, 1975.