[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Berne 4-12-2023 by L.L. No. 1-2023.[1]. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also superseded former Ch. 9,
Assessor, adopted 4-15-1971 by L.L. No. 1-1971, as amended.
This chapter is intended to abolish the Board of Elected Assessors
pursuant to Real Property Tax Law § 328 and establish the
office of single appointed Assessor pursuant to Real Property Tax
Law § 310.
A.
On and after
April 12, 2023, the offices of assessor in the Town of Berne created
under Local Law 1 of 1971 shall be abolished and there shall be but
one Assessor for the Town of Berne, appointed by the Town Board, in
accordance with the provisions of § 310 of the Real Property
Tax Law of the State of New York.
B.
The terms
of office of assessors presently serving the Town of Berne shall terminate
at 12:00 midnight on September 30, 2025.
Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law § 328, this chapter
shall not be subject to a referendum.
Should any section or provision of this chapter be declared
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions hereof.
This chapter shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary
of State of the State of New York as provided by the Municipal Home
Rule Law.
