(A) It shall be the duty of the Delinquent Tax
Collector appointed by the city from time to time to collect delinquent taxes due and owing the city.
(B) The official bond of the Delinquent Tax Collector shall be the same as that fixed for said office by
§ 31.01
, which is now fixed at the penal sum of $5,000, said bond to be approved by the Board of Commissioners of the city.
(C) The Delinquent Tax Collector shall receive by way of compensation a commission on all taxes collected, as follows: 50% of the first $50 of any tax bill, plus 25% of any excess over and above the first $50.
(D) Immediately upon the effective date of appointment, the Delinquent Tax Collector shall begin to collect delinquent taxes due and payable in all years not barred by the statute of limitations. During the term of office, the Delinquent Tax Collector shall collect taxes subsequently becoming due and payable and thereafter delinquent in all years not barred by the statute of limitations.
('83 Code, § 36.06) (Ord. 28-1982, passed 5-6-82)