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1333 Duties of the Tax Collector

1333 Duties of the Tax Collector

2023 1333

Bylaws

Subject: Duties of the Tax Collector

Tax Collector Appointed by the Board

The Tax Collector is appointed annually by the Board and will be covered by a bond. It is the responsibility of the District Tax Collector to perform the following duties:

  1. Prepares and mails tax notices.
  2. Uses suitable printed tax receipt forms as prescribed by the State Tax Commission.
  3. Collects taxes in the amount of the warrant, upon the issuance of the tax warrant by the Board and penalty fees in accordance with the terms of the warrant.
  4. Submits a report, certified by him or her to the Board, showing the amount of taxes and fees collected along with the unpaid listing. The combination of taxes collected and uncollected must equal the amount of the warrant.
  5. Turns over to the County Treasurer, prior to November 15, a list of unpaid taxes.
  6. Carries out any other duties of the position as prescribed in Education Law, Real Property Tax Law, or as established by the Commissioner's regulations.

Education Law §§ 2126, 2130, and 2506 General Municipal Law Article 5-G
Real Property Tax Law §§ 578(2), 922, 924, 1322, 1330, and 1338 8 NYCRR § 170.2