This bill allows municipalities in New Jersey to enter into shared service agreements specifically for the role of municipal tax assessor, aligning with the provisions of the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act. The governing bodies of two or more municipalities can establish a joint municipal tax assessor's office, but only through a shared service agreement as stipulated in the new legal language. Additionally, the bill permits counties to take on the responsibilities of property tax assessment for all municipalities within the county, also under the shared services framework.

The legislation includes provisions that protect the tenure rights of municipal employees in pilot municipalities, allowing for the sharing of services among key positions such as municipal clerks and chief financial officers. It also outlines the process for dismissing tenured employees to facilitate shared services while ensuring their reappointment if the agreement is canceled within two years. Overall, the bill aims to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness in municipal tax assessment services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40:48B-14, 40A:65-4