(A) The existing position of tax collector for the county, as created by law, is continued, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations contained in this subchapter. The tax collector shall hereafter have the term of office, compensation, duties and responsibilities established by this subchapter.
(B) (1) The county manager shall appoint for the county one person to be known as the tax collector for the county. The tax collector shall serve at the pleasure of the county manager. The county manager may, in addition, appoint one or more deputy tax collectors, in the discretion of the county manager who, if appointed, shall serve at the pleasure of the county manager.
(2) Vacancies in the office of tax collector shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment.
(‘77 Code, § 8-29) (Ord. 66, passed 6-2-80)