(a) The assessor shall possess all the power vested in and shall be charged with the duties imposed upon the assessing officer by law. The council on the basis of education, ability, training and experience shall appoint him or her.
(b) The assessor shall make and prepare all regular and special assessment rolls in the manner prescribed by law or ordinances of the city.
(c) The assessor shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law or the ordinances of the city, or by the city manager.
(d) The assessor shall be secretary of the Board of Review.