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Title A — GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION›Division A4 — ASSESSMENTS

Santa Clara County Municipal Code § A4-1 Department recognized

Santa Clara County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clara County

Cite as: Santa Clara County Municipal Code § A4-1 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. A4-1. - Department recognized.

There is in the County an Assessor's Department, hereinafter in this division referred to as the Department. The Assessor's Department shall also be known as the Office of the County Assessor.

(Code 1954, § 3.1.9-1; Ord. No. NS-300.653, § 1, 8-7-01)

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Sec. A4-2. - Position recognized; administrative powers.

There is in the County and in the Department the position of Assessor. Subject to provisions of the Charter and this Code, he or she shall have the power to appoint, supervise, suspend or remove all assistants, deputies, clerks and other employees of the Department as is necessary to conduct the work of the Department.

(Code 1954, § 3.1.9-2; Ord. No. NS-300.653, § 2, 8-7-01)

State Law reference— Assessor declared County officer, Government Code § 24000.

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Secs. A4-3—A4-12. - Reserved.

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