Township of Upper Pottsgrove, PA Article VI Taxpayers' Bill of Rights

[Adopted 12-28-1998 by Res. No. 295 (Ch. 24, Part 6, of the 1993 Code)]

§ 318-54 Adoption and administration.

A. Upper Pottsgrove Township shall be included in the Pottsgrove Local Taxing Authority and adopts the following statements in accordance with the Pottsgrove Taxpayers' Bill of Rights, as follows:

(1) The Pottsgrove Taxpayers' Bill of Rights disclosure statement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Exhibits A through D, as referenced in this section, are included at the end of this chapter.

(2) Pottsgrove Local Taxing Authority notification to taxpayers attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B.

(3) Pottsgrove Local Taxing Authority Tax appeal information and regulations attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit C.

(4) Pottsgrove Local Taxing Authority information request time extension procedure notice attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit D.

B. The tax collectors of earned income tax, occupational privilege tax and per capita tax, and the Business Manager of the Pottsgrove School District are appointed to receive and to make determinations on petitions from taxpayers relating to assessment, determination or refund of taxes covered by the disclosure statement. The tax collectors and the Business Manager shall serve in this capacity as part of their regular duties and shall receive no additional compensation.

C. The Business Manager of the Pottsgrove School District is appointed as the Upper Pottsgrove Township representative to receive and resolve taxpayer complaints.

D. The Business Manager of the Pottsgrove School District shall take all steps necessary or appropriate to ensure that the Pottsgrove Local Taxing Authority complies with the requirements of the Local Taxpayers' Bill of Rights.

E. Upper Pottsgrove Township reserves the right to withdraw from Pottsgrove Local Taxing Authority by written notice.