The Tax Commissioner is a constitutional officer that is elected for a term of four years.
Duties of the Tax Commissioner include:
- Receiving all tax returns or designating a tax assessor to receive all tax returns
- Making out and perfecting the digest and depositing the digest properly
- Designating tax agents of the commissioner for the purpose of accepting applications for registration of vehicles
Your property tax dollars work to:
Support administration of county government and the public school system
Build and repair public buildings and bridges Pay expenses of courts, county jail and law enforcement
Build and maintain county roads
Provide for fire protection Provide for public health and sanitation