RSA 41:45-c. Deputy; Temporary Incapacity of Town Clerk-Tax Collector.

I. The town clerk-tax collector shall appoint a deputy, with the approval of the selectmen, who shall be sworn, give bond, have the powers of town clerk-tax collectors and may be removed at the pleasure of the town clerk-tax collector. The deputy shall perform such duties as are assigned to him by the town clerk-tax collector. II. Provided, however, if the town clerk-tax collector is temporarily incapacitated before completing the collection of the taxes committed to him, or if any necessity may arise for such action, the deputy town clerk-tax collector shall serve during such incapacity. Said deputy shall possess the powers, perform the duties and be paid as the selectmen or town meeting shall decide. Source: Source. 1969, 450:1. 1979, 410:12. 1983, 30:4, eff. July 11, 1983.