Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-148, there shall be a Municipal Tax
Assessor who shall be appointed by the Township Committee for a term
of four years to commence on the first day of July next following
appointment. The person appointed as Tax Assessor shall possess the
necessary qualifications and certificates and education for said position
as required by law. The Tax Assessor shall serve in said office until
a successor is appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy
in the office of the Tax Assessor, the Township Committee shall fill
the vacancy for the unexpired term. The Tax Assessor shall receive
such compensation as shall be prescribed by ordinance.
The Township Committee may appoint a Deputy Tax Assessor. The
Deputy Tax Assessor shall assist in the operation of the Assessor's
office and, in the absence of the Tax Assessor, shall perform all
the duties of the office as permitted by law. The Deputy Tax Assessor
shall receive such compensation as prescribed by Ordinance.