A new law modifies the responsibilities of the treasurer in Big Stone County.
The law, sponsored by Rep. Aaron Peterson (DFL-Appleton) and Sen. Gary Kubly (DFL-Granite Falls), permits the county board, by resolution, to assign to the county treasurer all duties related to delinquent real property taxes, including forfeiture of real property for nonpayment of taxes. The law requires concurrence of the county treasurer and auditor.
The law, signed April 10 by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, makes permanent a waiver granted to Big Stone County in 2006 by the state auditor. Peterson said that assigning the county treasurer those duties was deemed to be the most efficient way to return tax forfeited properties to the county’s tax base in a timely manner.
The law is effective upon local approval.
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