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Charter reviewers debate assessor term length, combining assessor/tax-collector roles and job title change

Charter Review Commission (Group 3) · March 5, 2026
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Summary

The commission discussed whether the assessor should have a defined term (HR recommended four years), whether combining assessor and tax-collector roles is appropriate, and whether to adopt a flexible title such as 'director of assessment and taxation' to allow one or two-person staffing.

Commissioners examined appointment terms and job structure for the assessor and related finance roles.

The HR contact (Cheryl) told the commission the assessor's appointment had not been defined in the charter and recommended a four-year appointment; commissioners differed on whether positions should remain 'at the pleasure' of the first…

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