[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Walton
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 6-14-2005 by L.L. No. 1-2005]
The purpose of this article is to abolish the offices of the
three elected Town Assessors, and, in their stead and place, create
the office of single appointed Town Assessor.
This article is enacted pursuant to §§ 310, 328,
and 330 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York and
§ 20 of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New
York.
The Town Board of the Town of Walton hereby declares that effective
December 31, 2005, the three offices of elected Town Assessor are
abolished and, in their stead and place, the office of single appointive
Town Assessor is hereby created.
The single appointed Town Assessor shall be appointed by the
Town Board of the Town of Walton for a six-year term commencing January
01, 2006; each appointee thereafter shall hold office for a six-year
term.
The eligibility, qualifications, certification, and duties of
the single appointed Assessor and the laws governing said office shall
be as provided for by the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New
York, as existing and as amended in the future from time to time,
and such other statutes, rules and regulations of the State of New
York as shall be applicable.
This article shall take effect January 01, 2006, upon its filing
in the office of the Secretary of State as required by law.
