[CC 1985 §21.500]
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Board of Aldermen,
at the first (1st) meeting after each annual City election shall appoint
a suitable person as City Collector who shall hold office for one
(1) year, unless sooner removed from office, and until his/her successor
is appointed and qualified.
[CC 1985 §21.510]
The Collector shall, before entering upon the duties of the
office, take and subscribe an oath or affirmation that he/she possesses
all the qualifications prescribed for the office by law, and that
he/she will support the Constitution of the United States and of this
State, the provisions of all laws of this State affecting Cities of
the Fourth Class, and this Code and other ordinances of this City,
and faithfully demean himself/herself in office.
The Collector shall, annually, at such times as may be designated
by ordinance, make a detailed report to the Board of Aldermen stating
the various monies collected by him/her during the year, and the amounts
uncollected, and the names of the persons from which he/she failed
to collect, and the causes therefor.
[CC 1985 §21.530]
The City Collector shall receive as compensation for his/her
services such sum as may from time to time be fixed by ordinance.
[CC 1985 §21.540]
The Mayor may appoint a deputy Collector to be approved by the
Board of Aldermen, and when such deputy Collector shall have taken
and subscribed to the oath provided by this Code, he/she shall posses
all the qualifications and powers and be charged with same duties
as the Collector's.