(Assessor and Sheriff) Powers and Duties

# Section 3.52 (Assessor and Sheriff) Powers and Duties. The County Assessor and Sheriff created by adoption of this charter shall have the powers and duties of their respective offices as provided by general law: Provided that these offices and those of the Auditor and Treasurer shall be subject to the personnel, budgeting and any other policies set by the County Council. The County Auditor shall be the recorder of deeds and other instruments which are required by law to be filed and recorded in the county; shall issue licenses and other records, as specified in county law and as an agent of the state; shall certify and administer all elections within the county and maintain voter rolls and records; shall audit county financial systems, records, and management procedures for compliance with recognized accounting principles and conformance to federal, state, and county laws, policies, and procedures; shall insure the adequacy and standing of county finances through certification of an annual financial report; and shall perform other duties as specified by county law. The County Treasurer shall be the official responsible for tax and assessment billing and receipt of money due the county; shall disburse funds for the county; shall be responsible for banking relationships, cash and debt management, and investment of funds; shall maintain necessary records and submit regular reports on treasury activities; and shall perform other duties as specified by county law. (Ord. 93-043)