N.J.S.A. 40:69A-131 — Tax collector; duties

40:69A-131. Tax collector; duties The municipal tax collector shall receive and collect all moneys assessed or raised by taxation or assessment for any purpose. The collector shall enter in suitable books or other records to be kept by him the sums received each day together with the account to which each receipt is credited. Within forty-eight hours after the receipt of any moneys of the municipality, or on the first banking day thereafter, the collector shall deposit such moneys in the authorized public depository of the municipality to the credit of the appropriate account. He shall report to council at least once each month at the same time as the treasurer is required to report, all receipts and deposits and cash on hand belonging to the municipality. Within sixty days after the end of the fiscal year, and at such other times as may be required by council, the collector shall make and furnish a detailed and true list of all delinquent taxpayers for the next preceding year or for such period as council may require. L.1950, c. 210, p. 498, s. 13-17, eff. June 8, 1950.

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