The department of local government finance shall:(1) interpret the property tax laws of this state;(2) instruct property tax officials about their taxation and assessment duties;(3) see that all property assessments are made in the manner provided by law;(4) conduct operational audits of the offices of assessing officials to determine if statutory and regulatory assignments are being completed in an effective, efficient, and productive manner; and(5) develop and maintain a manual for all assessing officials and county assessors concerning:(A) assessment duties and responsibilities of the various state and local officials;(B) assessment procedures and time limits for the completion of assessment duties;(C) changes in state assessment laws; and(D) other matters relevant to the assessment duties of assessing officials, county assessors, and other county officials.[Pre-1975 Property Tax Recodification Citations: 6-1-1-17(2), (3); 6-1-1-28; 6-1-34-3.]Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.47, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.110; P.L.90-2002, SEC.247; P.L.146-2008, SEC.278.
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