[HISTORY: Adopted by the Special Town Meeting of the Town of Griswold 6-27-1985; amended in its entirety 7-9-2024. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
A. 
Pursuant to C.G.S. § 9-189(b), as it may be amended from time to time, the office of Tax Collector shall cease to be an elective office as of November 4, 2025, the date of the next biennial municipal election after the effective date of this chapter. From that date the Tax Collector shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, provided that the person holding the office of Tax Collector on November 4, 2025, shall continue in office until his/ her successor is appointed and sworn.
B. 
The Board of Selectmen shall appoint a person capable of performing the duties of the Tax Collector. Any appointee must be willing to become certified within three years pursuant to C.G.S. § 12-130(a).
C. 
The term of office of each appointed Tax Collector shall be continuous, until a successor is appointed and sworn in.
The Tax Collector shall have all the powers and duties conferred by the Connecticut General Statutes, as they may be amended from time to time, and by this chapter. The Board of Selectmen may, in addition, establish a job description and qualifications for the position of Tax Collector and amend it from time to time, but need not do so until after their first appointment.
The Board of Selectmen may remove the Tax Collector during his/ her appointed term, but only for cause. As used in this section, "cause" shall mean, but not be limited to, misconduct in office; willful and material neglect of duty; incompetence in the conduct of office; dishonesty or other unethical behavior; violation of law; and excessive absence.
A vacancy in the office of Tax Collector shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Selectmen as soon as practicable after the occurrence of the vacancy even if the vacancy occurs prior to November 4, 2025.
This chapter shall take effect 15 days after notice of its adoption is published in accordance with C.G.S. § 7- 157.