[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Richmond 5-2-1995 by L.L. No. 2-1995. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to establish
the office of a single appointed Assessor within the Town of Richmond
in place of the current three elected Assessors within the town.
Pursuant to Article 3, § 328 of the
Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, as amended and effective
July 21, 1993, a town may adopt a local law which shall provide but
one Assessor, to be appointed as provided by law.
On January 1, 1996, the office of one appointed
Assessor shall be established for the Town of Richmond.
[Amended12-11-2001 by L.L. No. 2-2001]
The qualifications for the Assessor shall be
the minimum qualifications required by the State Board of Real Property
Services for appointment to the office.
Upon establishment of the office of appointed
Assessor pursuant to this chapter, on January 1, 1996, the office
of all Assessors then in office shall terminate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 3, § 328
of the Real Property Tax Law and pursuant to the provisions of § 23
of the Municipal Home Rule Law, this chapter shall become operative
only if approved at the November 7, 1995, general election by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the Town
of Richmond voting upon the proposition in the above matter and as
prescribed by law.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: This chapter was approved at
the general election held 11-7-1995.
Upon adoption by the Town Board and upon approval
by the electors pursuant to § 23 of the Municipal Home Rule
Law, this chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing in the
office of the Secretary of State.
