Private Acts of 1939 Chapter 146

SECTION 1. That in counties of this State having a population of not less than 4,030, nor more than 4,040 by the Federal Census of 1930, or any subsequent Federal Census, there is hereby created the office of County Tax Assessor. At the regular election, 1940, there shall be elected by the qualified voters in counties to which this act applies some person as Tax Assessor, who shall hold office for a period of four years from and after September 1, next following his election and until his successor shall be elected and qualified. Until September 1, 1940, Dick Hinkle is hereby named as such Tax Assessor. Any vacancies occurring whatsoever in the office of Tax Assessor shall be filled by the Quarterly County Court but the term of the person so appointed shall expire on September 1, next following the first election for county officials after such vacancy.

SECTION 2. That the duties of such Tax Assessor shall be those as now prescribed by Sections 1340-1480, inclusive, of the Code of Tennessee. His salary shall be $400.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from the treasury of counties to which this Act applies. The Tax Assessor shall, within thirty days after his appointment or election, qualify by taking an official oath before the clerk of the court in counties to which this Act applies.

COMPILER'S NOTE: The salary is now regulated by general law. See Tennessee Code Annotated §8-24-102 for the general law on compensation. For additional compensation information, see Tennessee Code Annotated §67-1-508.

SECTION 3. That this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed: February 2, 1939.