Section 11-10.1-01 - County director of tax equalization1. The board of county commissioners of each county shall appoint a county director of tax equalization who must be experienced in assessment and equalization procedures and techniques, and who holds a current certification as a class I assessor issued by the state supervisor of assessments.2. The board of county commissioners may appoint a county director of tax equalization on a probationary basis who does not hold a current certification as a class I assessor, if the board deems the individual qualified to act as county director of tax equalization by virtue of education, training, experience, and willingness to obtain certification as a class I assessor. The appointment must be for a term of not more than two years. Any person receiving a probationary appointment who does not obtain certification as a class I assessor within two years from the appointment is not eligible for re-appointment.3. The county director of tax equalization shall serve at the pleasure of the board of county commissioners and may be employed on a full-time or part-time basis. Vacancies in the office of county director of tax equalization must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.Amended by S.L. 2015, ch. 433 (HB 1059),§ 1, eff. 1/1/2015.