[Adopted 6-10-1929; amended in its entirety 5-4-1982 by Ord. No. 452 (Ch. 3 of the 1973 Borough Code)]
The provisions of Chapter 393 of the Laws of 1981 entitled "An Act prescribing the method of appointment, terms and powers and duties of municipal tax assessors, providing for the elimination of boards of assessors and revising parts of the statutory law pertaining thereto" hereby are accepted and adopted by the Borough of Mount Ephraim.[1]
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Editor's Note: Original § 3-2, Board of Assessors abolished, of the 1973 Borough Code and which immediately followed this section, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
The governing body shall appoint an Assessor to appraise and evaluate the value of the property of said Borough for the purpose of general taxation, and otherwise perform the duties imposed by statute. A Municipal Tax Assessor shall hold a tax assessor certification provided for in P.L. 1967, c. 44 (N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.25 et seq.).
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
The governing body may appoint such Deputy Tax Assessor as it may deem necessary to act under the direct supervision of and assist the Tax Assessor. A Deputy Tax Assessor shall hold a tax assessor certificate.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
The Municipal Tax Assessor and any Deputy Assessor who is appointed shall hold office for a term of four years from the first day of July next following his appointment.
B. 
Vacancies other than due to expiration of term shall be filled by appointment by the governing body for the unexpired term.
The governing body, by ordinance, shall determine the amount of compensation to be paid the Assessor and any such Deputy Assessors as may be appointed.