Colorado assessors
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[edit] Election
Each county elects a county assessor at the general election. When they are elected, they give bond to the people of the state of Colorado with two or more sufficient sureties, in a penal sum of at least $6,000. They also take an oath. His or her term is four years.[1]
The board of county commissioners of any county believes the assessor cannot perform as they are required in the right amount of time, it can divide the county into assessment districts, and require the assessor to appoint a deputy in each district.[2]
[edit] Government roles
Colorado assessors are responsible for creating a "Property owners list." showing each property owner within the subdivision.[3] The assessor values all taxable and exempt property according to the proper statute. The total value as determined by the County Assessor is certified to the county entities and the state. Each entity certifies a mill levy to the Assessor and then it is the duty of the Assessor to extend the tax on all property assessed and direct the County Treasurer to collect the taxes.[4]
[edit] Position overview
Assessors follow the regulations for creating a list of property owners, assessing the value of such property and accounting for the property's value, passing the information on to the County Treasurer for tax purposes.
[edit] Transparency
[edit] Taxpayer-funded lobbying
[edit] External links
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