An Act relative to assessor certificates
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the issuance and use of assessor certificates in Massachusetts municipalities. It aims to clarify procedures and requirements related to these certificates, which are used by assessors to demonstrate qualifications and expertise. The bill seeks to standardize practices and ensure consistency in how assessor certificates are handled across the state. Specifically, it focuses on the process of obtaining and utilizing these certificates for municipal employment.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the requirements for obtaining an assessor certificate.
- Specifies the conditions under which an assessor certificate must be renewed.
- Defines the acceptable forms of evidence for demonstrating qualifications.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and updating assessor certificate requirements.
- Addresses the use of assessor certificates in the hiring process for municipal assessors.
- Outlines procedures for handling certificates that are lost or stolen.
- Requires the Department of Revenue to maintain a registry of assessor certificates.
- Establishes a process for addressing disputes regarding assessor certificates.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Assessors employed by cities and towns
- Potential assessors seeking employment
- The Department of Revenue
- Property taxpayers
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Thomas M. Stanley
Cosponsor
Thomas M. Stanley
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