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Council approves amendment to Chapter 301 tax classification duties of the assessor
Summary
The council voted to approve an amendment to Chapter 301 (taxation), article on tax classification and the assessor's duties; the change makes the assessor's role explicit as required by state law, and the ordinance was approved by roll call.
The North Smithfield Town Council voted to approve an amendment to the town code, Chapter 301 (Taxation), Article 3 (Tax Classification System), section 301‑18 (Duties of assessor).
Council member Rebecca moved to approve the amendment; the motion was seconded. Rebecca said the change clarifies that the underlying valuation will be set by the assessor as required by state law. "I will make a motion to approve, the amendment to the code of ordinance chapter 301 taxation, article 3 tax classification system, section 301 dash 18, tax classification," Rebecca said.
On roll call, the council voted unanimously in favor. Staff confirmed that because the item had completed a second reading and a public hearing was not required for this amendment, the formal vote and signatures would complete the process.
The ordinance amendment will be recorded in the town code and the clerk's office will complete the signature process to finalize the change.
