The Tax Assessor shall be appointed by the Township
Council for a term of four years to commence on the first day of July
next following his appointment as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-148.
The person appointed as Tax Assessor shall possess the necessary qualifications
and certificates and education for said position as required by law.
The Tax Assessor shall serve in said office until his successor is
appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy in the office of
the Tax Assessor, the Township Council shall fill the vacancy for
the unexpired term. The Assessor shall receive such compensation as
shall be prescribed by ordinance.[1]
There shall also be such additional appraisers and
assessment clerks or deputy and assistant assessors as may be appointed
by the Township Manager from time to time and who shall serve under
the direction and supervision of the Tax Assessor.