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PDF versionSECTION 1. That in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 11,905 nor more than 11,915 according to the Federal Census of 1960, or any subsequent Federal Census, the County Tax Assessor is hereby authorized to employ a clerk to assist him in the performance of his duties and such clerk shall be paid not less than ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS per month, such payment to be made by the County Trustee upon a warrant issued by the County Judge, such payment to be provided for by the Quarterly Court of any county to which this Act shall apply.
SECTION 2. That such clerk as provided for above shall assist the Tax Assessor in the preparation of his assessment books and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the County Tax Assessor. Such clerk shall also perform any and all other duties as shall be designated by the Tax Assessor and may keep the office of the Tax Assessor open during business hours while the Tax Assessor is out of the office viewing lots and tracts of land for assessment purposes as provided by law.
SECTION 3. That no payment for such clerk or clerical help as hereinbefore provided shall be made by the County Judge of any county to which this Act may apply prior to July 1, 1961.
SECTION 4. That this Act shall have no effect unless the same shall have been approved by a two-thirds vote of the Quarterly County Court of any county to which it may apply, such vote to be at the next regular meeting of such Quarterly County Court occurring not more than six (6) months after the approval of this Act by the Governor. Its approval or non-approval by the Quarterly County Court shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the same, and such approval shall be certified by him to the Secretary of State.
SECTION 5. That this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed: March 14, 1961.