(Rev. Ords. 1976, Pt. 2, Ch. 6, § 12; Ord. of 6-19-89(1); A0173-12)
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 2-10 and 3-3 of the Charter, the mayor shall appoint a board of assessors consisting of three (3) persons, subject to confirmation or rejection by the city council. One (1) member shall be appointed annually, on or before the first Monday in February, and shall hold office for three (3) years from the first Monday in March of the year of his appointment. A vacancy may be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
(Rev. Ords. 1976, Pt. 2, Ch. 6, § 14; Ord. of 11-13-95)
The board of assessors shall organize as provided for in the General Laws, chapter 41, section 24.
(a) 
The board of assessors shall elect a chairman as soon as practicable after the beginning of each municipal year. A majority of the board of assessors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. They shall appoint a clerk who shall perform such duties as may be required.
(Rev. Ords. 1976, Pt. 2, Ch. 6, § 15)
The board of assessors shall cause all property and excise taxes to be committed for collection that are required by the city to meet the annual expenditures, and shall perform all other duties as required under General Laws, chapters 59, 60A and 60B.