§ 9-8.7. Delinquent taxes
(a) It shall be the duty of the City Treasurer as Constable to collect all legal taxes contained in such tax bill, subject to such abatement as may be made by the Board for the Abatement of Taxes. He or she shall pay the amount shown in such tax bill to the City Treasurer by the end of every month, or when request is made in writing by the City Treasurer or the Board of Aldermen.
(b) The City Treasurer as Constable shall proceed in the same manner, perform the same duties, be subject to the same liabilities, and have the same power, authority, and privileges regarding the collection of taxes as prescribed by the general laws of this State for constables or collectors in towns.
(c) The City Treasurer as Constable shall be entitled to the same fees for the collection of taxes and for the service of warrants as allowed by State law for collectors in the towns. Such fees shall be paid to the General Fund of the City.
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