N.J. Admin. Code § 18:17A-1.3

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

Section 18:17A-1.3 - Deputy county assessor-appointment/term of office/tenure

(a) The deputy county assessor's initial term of office commences on or after January 1, 2010, upon appointment by the county governing body. If the appointment occurs after January 1st 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 the appointment.

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

(c) Each person appointed as a deputy county assessor shall acquire tenure in office upon reappointment to a second three-year term. Thereafter, a deputy county assessor shall hold office during good behavior, 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, or 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-1.3