New Jersey Statutes 40:69A-149.15. Tax collector
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 40:69A-149.15
- collector: when used in relation to the collection of taxes or water rents or other public assessments, includes all officers charged with the duty of collecting such taxes, water rents or assessments, unless a particular officer is specified. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
- month: means a calendar month, and the word "year" means a calendar year. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
The municipal tax collector shall receive and collect all moneys assessed or raised by taxation or assessment for any purpose. The collector shall enter in suitable books or other records to be kept by him the sums received each day together with the account to which each receipt is credited. Within 48 hours after the receipt of any moneys of the municipality, or on the first banking day thereafter, the collector shall deposit such moneys in the authorized public depository of the municipality to the credit of the appropriate account. He shall report to the council at least once each month at the same time as the treasurer is required to report, all receipts and deposits and cash on hand belonging to the municipality. Within 60 days after the end of the fiscal year, and at such other times as may be required by the council, the collector shall make and furnish a detailed and true list of all delinquent taxpayers for the next preceding year or for such period as the council may require.
L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.