The terms of office of the Tax Assessor and
Deputy Tax Assessors shall be four years, for staggered terms, to
commence on the first day of July next succeeding the date of appointment.
Appointment shall be made so that not more than one Officer's term
shall expire in any one year. Vacancies shall be filled by the governing
body in the same manner as original appointments are made and shall
be limited to the unexpired term of such office.