Duties of department of local government finance
Sec. 1. The department of local government finance shall:
(1) interpret the property tax laws of this state;
(2) instruct property tax officials about their taxation and
assessment duties and ensure that the county assessors,
township assessors, and assessing officials are in compliance
with section 1.1 of this chapter;
(3) see that all property assessments are made in the manner
provided by law; and
(4) develop and maintain a manual for all assessing officials
and county assessors concerning:
(A) assessment duties and responsibilities of the various
state and local officials;
(B) assessment procedures and time limits for the
completion of assessment duties;
(C) changes in state assessment laws; and
(D) other matters relevant to the assessment duties of
assessing officials, county assessors, and other county
officials.
(Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.47, SEC.1.) As amended by P.L.6-1997,
SEC.110; P.L.90-2002, SEC.247.
Last modified: May 28, 2006