Duties of the Position
The
combined Town Clerk / Tax Collector shall perform all the duties of
both the Town Clerk and Tax Collector including responsibility for:
• collecting property taxes and other sums as provided by statute, such as the land use change tax under RSA 79-A
• keeping a complete and accurate account of taxes due, collected and abated and all property sold for nonpayment of taxes
• remitting all funds to the treasurer at least on a weekly basis, or daily whenever receipts total $1,500 or more
• submitting his or her books for inspection by the Treasurer and Selectboard upon its request.
The Town Clerk / Tax Collector must also:
• keep all town records
• collect fees
• record all votes passed by the town
• certify the actions of the Selectboard and other Town Officials
Responsibilities
• Attend public meetings of the Selectboard
• Administer Town Clerk operations for
- voting registration
- town elections
- motor vehicle registrations
- vital statistics
- record keeping
• Keep office hours needed for execution of their duties
Appointing Authority
The Town of Brentwood previously approved the combined office of Town
Clerk / Tax Collector at Town Meeting; RSA 41:45-a provides that one
individual will hold the combined elective office.
Term of Office
The Town Clerk / Tax Collector is a full-time position, elected by ballot vote for a three-year term.
Qualifications
Eligible candidates include U.S. Citizens residing in the Town of
Brentwood and who are registered to vote. They should have an
accounting, banking or finance background and prior interest in
municipal operations.
— Information provided by The New Hampshire Municipal Association's Volunteer Manual.
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