N.J. Admin. Code § 18:17A-1.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 18:17A-1.2 - County assessor-appointment/term of office/tenure

(a) The county assessor's initial term of office commences on or after January 1, 2010, upon appointment by the county governing body. If appointment occurs after January 1 at any time during any month for purposes of this Act, the term shall commence on the first day of the month following the date of appointment.

(b) The initial appointment is for a five-year term from the first day of the month following the appointment. The county assessor shall be a full-time employee of the pilot county.

(c) The county assessor shall acquire tenure in office upon reappointment to a second five-year term and, thereafter, shall hold office during good behavior and efficiency and shall not be removed for political reasons or for any cause other than incapacity; misconduct; disobedience of rules or regulations established by the director or by the county governing body; for dishonest practices; for willful or intentional failure, neglect or refusal to comply with the Constitution and laws relating to the assessment and collection of taxes, schedules or standards adopted pursuant to P.L. 2009, c. 118 or other good cause pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.29.

(d) The county governing body has the authority to determine if removal is warranted in accordance with the provisions of (c) above.

N.J. Admin. Code § 18:17A-1.2