N.Y. Real Prop. Tax Law § 1610

§ 1610. Assessor. 1. The assessor of a consolidated assessing unit\nshall prepare the assessment roll for the consolidated assessing unit.\n 2. The assessor of a consolidated assessing unit shall have the powers\nand duties generally applicable to assessors, including, but not limited\nto:\n (a) Valuing real property for purposes of taxation;\n (b) Determining the exempt status of real property;\n (c) Assessing real property at the uniform percentage of value\nprescribed by the board of directors;\n (d) Preparing and maintaining property records;\n (e) Issuing notices to taxpayers as required by law;\n (f) Appearing before the board of assessment review at its meetings to\nhear complaints on assessments;\n (g) Being available to taxpayers to explain assessments;\n (h) Developing and distributing public information about assessments;\nand\n (i) Hiring personnel.\n