North Dakota Code 11-10.1-01 – County director of tax equalization
1. The board of county commissioners of each county shall appoint a county director of tax equalization who must be experienced in assessment and equalization procedures and techniques, and who holds a current certification as a class I assessor issued by the state supervisor of assessments.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 11-10.1-01
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. The board of county commissioners may appoint a county director of tax equalization on a probationary basis who does not hold a current certification as a class I assessor, if the board deems the individual qualified to act as county director of tax equalization by virtue of education, training, experience, and willingness to obtain certification as a class I assessor. The appointment must be for a term of not more than two years. Any person receiving a probationary appointment who does not obtain certification as a class I assessor within two years from the appointment is not eligible for re-appointment.
3. The county director of tax equalization shall serve at the pleasure of the board of county commissioners and may be employed on a full-time or part-time basis. Vacancies in the office of county director of tax equalization must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.