(A) Establishment. There is hereby established the office of City Clerk/Tax Assessor.
(B) Powers and duties. The duties and responsibilities of the City Clerk/Tax Assessor shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) Maintenance and safekeeping of the permanent records of the city;
(2) Performance of the duties required of the “official custodian” or “custodian” pursuant to KRS 61.870, 61.882;
(3) Possession of the seal of the city, if used;
(4) Performance of all duties and responsibilities required of the city clerk by statute or ordinance;
(5) Performance of all duties and responsibilities required of a tax assessor for a city of the third class by statute or ordinance.
(6) No later than January 31 of each year, mail to the Department of Local Government, a list containing current city information including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) The correct name of the Mayor, legislative body members, and the following appointed officials who are serving as of January 1 of each year:
1. City Clerk/Tax Assessor;
2. City Treasurer;
3. City Manager;
4. City Attorney;
5. Finance Director;
6. Police Chief;
7. Fire Chief; and
8. Assistant to the Mayor and/or director of public works.
(b) The correct name of the city, mailing address for City Hall, and telephone number of City Hall; and
(c) The name and telephone number of either an elected or appointed official to serve as a contact person that may be reached
during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(C) The provisions of KRS 83A.080(2) relative to appointment and removal shall apply to the office of City Clerk/Tax Assessor.
(D) The City Clerk/Tax Assessor shall forthwith, after appointment, take the oath of office provided for in the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and applicable sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes and shall execute bond with surety in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to insure the faithful discharge of his duties.
(E) The City Clerk/Tax Assessor shall be paid a salary in an amount as established by council as set forth in § 31.02 and shall enjoy and be granted other employee benefits relative to longevity, vacation, hospitalization and medical insurance, and sick leave as may be negotiated between the city and said City Clerk/Tax Assessor.
(Ord. 3-1988, passed 1-4-88)