Section 41:38 - Deputy; Temporary Incapacity of Tax CollectorI. The tax collector shall appoint a deputy, with the approval of the selectmen, who shall be sworn, give bond, have the powers of tax collectors and may be removed at the pleasure of the tax collector. The deputy shall perform such duties as are assigned to him by the tax collector.II. Provided, however, if the 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 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.RS 45:19. CS 48:19. GS 54:19. GL 58:19. PS 60:20. 1925, 61:1. PL 66 :41. RL 80:42. 1945, 7:2. RSA 41:38. 1979, 376:14. 1983, 30:1, eff. July 11, 1983.