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14 <br /> •.Page 2 October 16,2003 <br /> perform the function of a local board. Before the town board or the governing body of a city <br /> transfers the powers and duties to the county board, the town board or city's governing body <br /> shall give public notice of the meeting at which the proposal for transfer is to be considered. <br /> The public notice shall follow the procedure contained in section 13D.04, subdivision 2. <br /> A transfer of duties as permitted under this subdivision must be communicated to the county <br /> assessor, in writing, before December 1 of any year to be effective for the following year's <br /> assessment. This transfer of duties to the county may either be permanent or for a specified <br /> number of years, provided that the transfer cannot be for less than three years. Its length <br /> must be stated in writing. A town or city may renew its option to transfer. The option to <br /> transfer duties under this subdivision is only available to a town or city whose <br /> assessment is done by the county". <br /> The Commissioner of Revenue will be providing detailed instructions in the near future. <br /> However, I wanted to take this opportunity to inform you of this new legislation and let you <br /> know the options that are available to your City Council/Board of Appeal and Equalization. <br /> As always, if you have any questions or concerns please contact me or my staff at 612 348- <br /> 3046. <br /> Very Truly Yours, <br /> Thomas J. May <br /> Hennepin County Assessor <br />