[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of DeWitt 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023.[1]1-23-1995. Amendments noted where applicable.]
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Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Ch. 5, Assessor, adopted 1-23-1995.
The Assessor shall be appointed by the Town Board.
The term of office of the Assessor shall be six years.
The Assessor shall be paid an annual salary.
The Assessor shall meet the minimum qualification standards established for such office by the State Board at the time of appointment.
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The Assessor must obtain State Board certification of the basic course of training and education prescribed by the State Board.
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In addition to the basic course of training and education, the Assessor shall also complete additional courses in a continuing training and education program prescribed by the State Board.
The Assessor shall have all the powers and duties conferred upon him by § 33 of the Town Law, the Real Property Tax Law and all other applicable provisions of law.
The Assessor shall be a full-time employee of the Town of DeWitt. He shall be entitled to the same vacation days, sick time, personal time, etc., as any other employee covered by the Employee Handbook. He shall work 37.5 hours per week in a schedule approved by the Supervisor. The Assessor shall maintain a schedule of office hours for public convenience as approved by the Town Board or, if the Board does not act, the Town Supervisor.