The City Assessor shall be appointed on the basis of merit,
with due regard to education, training, experience and general fitness
for the office, by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Common
Council of the City of Arcadia. The appointed City Assessor shall
be properly certified under § 73.09, Wis. Stats., prior
to appointment.
Such person so selected to perform the duties of the office
of City Assessor shall hold office for an indefinite term, subject
to removal as provided in § 17.12(1)(c) and (d), Wis. Stats.
The City Assessor shall have the following duties and powers:
A. Carry out the duties and responsibilities of an Assessor enumerated
in the Wisconsin Statutes, Wisconsin Administrative Code, directives
from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, and City ordinances and
resolutions.
B. Carry out the directives of the Common Council, the Mayor and the
Administrator.
C. Advise the City on assessment issues, and shall keep the City informed
regarding current legislation and administrative rules affecting the
City's assessment.
D. Attend all meetings of the Board of Review, and he shall attend meetings
of the Common Council or committees thereof when requested by the
Mayor or committee chairman.
The salary and other benefits payable to the City Assessor shall
be established by the Common Council of the City of Arcadia.