18.1.2.060 Tax Administrator.

The Tax Administrator shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

(a) Possess the day-to-day responsibility for the administration of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Tax Code and the functioning of the Tax Office.

(b) Assess, collect, and issue receipts for such taxes and fees as imposed under this Title, and to bring actions on behalf of the Pueblo in any appropriate court for the collection of tribal taxes, penalties, and interest and for the enforcement of tribal tax laws.

(c) Negotiate closing agreements with a taxpayer regarding a taxpayer's liability and payment of taxes.

(d) Prepare monthly reports on tax assessments and revenues.

(e) Prepare annual reports and budgets for the Tax Office and participate in the budget development and approval process.

(f) Provide information to residents, businesses, and contractors within the lands of the Pueblo on the Pueblo's taxes, assessments and collection procedures, and the permitting requirements and fees.

(g) Hire staff, subject to budgetary constraints, as needed to carry out the functions of the Tax Office.

(h) Contract, subject to budgetary constraints and procurement requirments, with accountants, auditors, investigators, consultants, or other experts as necessary to carry out the administration and enforcement of the Tax Code and the functions of the Tax Office. The Tax Administrator may delegate authority to such individuals as Tax Office representatives as deemed necessary to perform the duties under this Act.

(i) Take such action as reasonably necessary to accomplish and enforce the powers and authorities described in Section 1.3 above, and exercise all other authority as delegated by law.