North Dakota Century Code Title 11. Counties § 11-10.1-01. County director of tax equalization

1. The board of county commissioners of each county shall appoint a county director of tax equalization who must be experienced in assessment and equalization procedures and techniques, and who holds a current certification as a class I assessor issued by the state supervisor of assessments.

2. The board of county commissioners may appoint a county director of tax equalization on a probationary basis who does not hold a current certification as a class I assessor, if the board deems the individual qualified to act as county director of tax equalization by virtue of education, training, experience, and willingness to obtain certification as a class I assessor. The appointment must be for a term of not more than two years. Any person receiving a probationary appointment who does not obtain certification as a class I assessor within two years from the appointment is not eligible for re-appointment.

3. The county director of tax equalization shall serve at the pleasure of the board of county commissioners and may be employed on a full-time or part-time basis. Vacancies in the office of county director of tax equalization must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.