[Ord. No. 93-40 § I(2-176), 2-22-1994]
A.
The City Collector shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent
and approval of a majority of the members of the City Council in the
form and manner prescribed under Section 77.370, RSMo.
B.
The term of office for any and all individuals appointed to fill
the aforesaid position within the City of Lexington shall be two (2)
years.
[Ord. No. 93-40 § I(2-177), 2-22-1994]
No person shall be eligible for City Collector who is not at
least twenty-one (21) years of age, a citizen of the United States,
a qualified voter of the City of Lexington and an inhabitant thereof
for at least one (1) year next preceding the appointment. No person
shall be appointed to the office of City Collector who shall at the
time be in arrears for any unpaid City taxes, City fees, forfeiture
or defalcation in office. The appointee shall have a comprehensive
knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals and financial
management skills.
[Ord. No. 93-40 § I(2-178), 2-22-1994]
Before entering upon the discharge of the City Collector's duties,
the appointee shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation before
the City Clerk or the Municipal Judge, that he possesses all the qualifications
prescribed for that office by law; that he will support the Constitution
of the United States and the State of Missouri; the provisions of
all laws of this State affecting Cities of the Third Class, the ordinances
of the City; and faithfully demean himself in office.
[Ord. No. 93-40 § I(2-179), 2-22-1994]
Within fifteen (15) days after the appointment and before entering
upon the discharge of the duties of City Collector, the appointee
shall execute to the City of Lexington, a bond in the sum of one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.00), with good and sufficient sureties,
and said bond shall be approved by the Mayor and filed and recorded
in the office of the City Clerk. Said bond shall be conditioned that
the City Collector will faithfully and punctually pay over all City
revenue at the time, and in the manner, provided by the laws and ordinances
governing the City Collector.
[Ord. No. 93-40 § I(2-180), 2-22-1994]
If any person appointed to the office of City Collector shall
neglect or refuse to give bond as required by this Division, and within
the time specified, the City Collector's office shall be deemed vacant
immediately upon such neglect or refusal.
[Ord. No. 93-40 § I(2-181), 2-22-1994]
The City Collector shall receive as compensation for services,
such sum as may from time to time be fixed by ordinance.
[Ord. No. 93-40 § I(2-182), 2-22-1994]
The City Collector shall perform all the duties specified in
the Code and such other duties as may be directed by the Mayor or
City Administrator. Additionally, the City Collector shall:
1.
Verify collections, receive, prepare and make a daily deposit to
Treasurer's bank account.
2.
Promptly pay over to the Treasurer, weekly, or as deemed necessary
by Treasurer, all monies collected by him or received by him from
all sources which may be levied by law or ordinance to be collected.
3.
Have primary responsibility to serve customers at cashier window.
4.
Maintain records of deposits to Treasurer's bank account.
5.
Maintain records of, but not limited to real estate tax, personal
property tax, merchants tax, cigarette tax, occupation license, intangible
tax, excess fees, railroad and utilities tax, ad valorem tax, franchise
tax, sewer use charge, utility use or service charges, ambulance billings
and collections and any other accounts which may be specifically allowed
by ordinance.
6.
Maintain files of collection reports and deposit slips. He shall
submit a written report to the City Clerk by the third (3rd) business
day of each and every month, reflecting all collections made during
the preceding calendar month. This report shall be submitted for approval
to the City Council at the first (1st) regularly scheduled meeting
of the month.
7.
Review the property tax bills prepared by the County and handle transmittals
of all City tax bills furnished by the City Clerk in accordance with
the City Tax rates established by the City Council each year.
8.
Prepare and mail delinquent property tax notices semi-annually.
9.
Review and submit a list of delinquent real estate property tax accounts
for filing with the County no later than August first (1st).
10.
At least ten (10) days before the first (1st) meeting of the City
Council in April of each year, post a copy of the personal delinquent
list, at the building occupied as City Hall, and also publish a legal
notice in the local newspaper.
11.
Develop plans and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
of the office of Collector.
[Ord. No. 93-40 § I(2-183), 2-22-1994]
Upon final departure of office, the City Collector shall return
to the City Clerk, all delinquent lists and a list of all judgments
and decrees rendered on tax bills upon which suit has been brought
and which remain unpaid, and the amount thereof, to the end that final
settlement may be made and such list may be delivered to the successor,
and so on until the whole such list shall have been collected or otherwise
disposed of.
[Ord. No. 93-40 § I(2-184), 2-22-1994]
The City Collector shall devote full time and attention to the
duties and responsibilities of said office, performing such services
during normal working hours for each week day, exclusive of Saturdays,
Sundays and legal holidays, subject to exceptions resulting from illness
and incapacity, and to such other exceptions as may be approved by
the Mayor or City Administrator.
[Ord. No. 93-40 § I(2-185), 2-22-1994]
Whenever by reason of death, resignation or for other cause,
a vacancy shall occur in the office of the City Collector, the Mayor
shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy with the consent and approval
of the Council.
