Title
Re-appointment of Interim Tax Collector
Action
ACTION:
Adopt a resolution re-appointing Julissa Fernandez as Interim Tax Collector
Staff Contact: Michael A. Bryant, Deputy County Manager
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Julissa Fernandez was appointed as Interim Tax Collector upon the retirement of Neal Dixon in June 2024. Her interim appointment expires on June 30, 2025. It is necessary to continue her appointment as Interim Tax Collector to serve another 12-month period. The County Manager recommends reappointment of Julissa Fernandez as Interim Tax Collector for the Board's consideration.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N.C.G.S. 105-349. Appointment, term, qualifications, and bond of tax collectors and deputies.
(a) Appointment and Term. - The governing body of each county and municipality shall appoint a tax collector on or before July 1, 1971, to serve for a term to be determined by the appointing body and until his successor has been appointed and qualified. Until the first such appointments are made, county and municipal taxes shall be collected by the tax collectors presently serving under prior provisions of law. The governing body may remove the tax collector from office during his term for good cause after giving him notice in writing and an opportunity to appear and be heard at a public session of the governing body. No hearing shall be required, however, if the tax collector is removed for failing to meet the prerequisites prescribed by G.S. 105-352(b) for delivery of the tax receipts. Unless, otherwise provided by G.S. 105-373, whenever any vacancy occurs in this office, the governing body shall appoint a qualified person to serve as tax collector for the period of the unexpired term.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A