Section 1610. Assessor

1.  The assessor of a consolidated assessing unit
  shall prepare the assessment roll for the consolidated assessing unit.
    2. The assessor of a consolidated assessing unit shall have the powers
  and duties generally applicable to assessors, including, but not limited
  to:
    (a) Valuing real property for purposes of taxation;
    (b) Determining the exempt status of real property;
    (c) Assessing  real  property  at  the  uniform  percentage  of  value
  prescribed by the board of directors;
    (d) Preparing and maintaining property records;
    (e) Issuing notices to taxpayers as required by law;
    (f) Appearing before the board of assessment review at its meetings to
  hear complaints on assessments;
    (g) Being available to taxpayers to explain assessments;
    (h)  Developing and distributing public information about assessments;
  and
    (i) Hiring personnel.