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The Revenue and Finance Department comprises the functions of Municipal Clerk, Treasury,
Tax Assessor and Tax Collector. Through this department tax bills are prepared for
residents by combining the budgetary needs of this department with those of Public
Safety, Public Affairs, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Nutley School District
and the Township’s share of Essex County. This Department is responsible for the
billing and collection of the tax levy and compliance with state statutes. It does
not have the authority to set the budget for any other department or unit. The services
of this department are important in ensuring the effective operation of government
in the community.
Municipal Clerk – Secretary to the Municipal Corporation and Governing Body, Chief
Administrative Officer of all Elections, Administrative Officer for Licenses, Fees
and Contracts and Records Coordinator.
Treasury – Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Purchasing Agent. Includes processing
and paying bills, investing idle cash, payroll operations and ensuring that purchases
are in compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations.
Tax Assessor – Discovery and location of Property, Listing of Property, Determination
of Taxability, Valuation of Property, Tax Equalization, and Defense of Appeals.
Tax Collector – Township Tax Levy, Billing and Collection, Reporting, Enforcement,
Cashier and Records Management.
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