There is herewith created the office of tax assessor and collector of the city.
(Code 1973, § 2-331; Code 1997, § 31.100; Ordinance 65-39, adopted 12/1/1965; Ordinance 09-24, adopted 8/19/2009)
The city manager shall appoint the finance director as tax assessor and collector for the city that shall hold office until removed by the city manager.
(Code 1973, § 2-332; Code 1997, § 31.101; Ordinance 65-39, adopted 12/1/1965; Ordinance 09-24, adopted 8/19/2009)
The tax assessor and collector shall perform all duties and acts required by the City Charter, state statutes and Constitution of the state incumbent upon the tax assessor and collector of a government subdivision in assessing and collecting the ad valorem taxes of the city. He shall perform all such other duties, not inconsistent herewith, as may be required of him by law, ordinance, resolution, or direction of the city manager. The city may contract with private firms or public agencies for the assessment and collection of property taxes and assessments.
(Code 1973, § 2-336; Code 1997, § 31.104; Ordinance 65-39, adopted 12/1/1965; Ordinance 09-24, adopted 8/19/2009)