[Adopted 12-14-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-2]
The Township hereby generally adopts the provisions of the Local
Taxpayers Bill of Rights and hereby mandates that Pennsylvania Municipal
Service Company shall take all appropriate action to be in compliance
with the provisions of the Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights when carrying
out its duties as Tax Collector for the Township of West Pike Run.
The Township of West Pike Run does hereby adopt the form of
Disclosure Statement[1] of the Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights attached hereto
and made part hereof, as amended from time to time in order to be
in compliance with applicable law, providing an explanation of taxpayer
rights and the obligations of the Township of West Pike Run.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Disclosure Statement is on file in the
Township offices.
The Township of West Pike Run hereby adopts and establishes
the Act 50 Administrative Appeals Procedures,[1] attached hereto and made a part hereof, as amended from
time to time in order to be in compliance with applicable law, providing
for the right of taxpayers to receive determinations on petitions
pertaining to the assessment, determination or refund of eligible
taxes.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Procedures are on file in the Township
offices.
The Township of West Pike Run hereby appoints and designates
Pennsylvania Municipal Service Company as hearing officer to adjudicate
all taxpayer petitions pertaining to the assessment, determination
or refund of the eligible taxes.
The Township of West Pike Run hereby appoints and designates
Pennsylvania Municipal Service Company as the Taxpayer Rights Coordinator
to act as a liaison between the taxpayer and the local taxing authority
in any disputes or with regards to any complaints.
The annual fee of PAMS, as set forth on the attached schedule,[1] for the additional services to be rendered by it for purposes
of taking all appropriate actions to be in compliance with the Local
Taxpayers Bill of Rights, acting as Hearing Officer and acting as
Taxpayer Rights Coordinator is hereby approved.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said schedule is on file in the Township offices.
