N.Y. Real Property Tax Law § 356: Certification as eligible for the position of assessor

§ 356. Certification as eligible for the position of assessor. 1. Any

person who is not an assessor may be certified as eligible for the

position of assessor where such person:

(a) meets the minimum qualification standards prescribed by the

commissioner for such purpose and successfully completes the basic

course of training and passes an examination demonstrating successful

completion of such course prescribed by the commissioner;

(b) meets the minimum qualification standards established by the

commissioner for appointed assessors and passes an examination conducted

by the commissioner for this purpose; or

(c) possesses a professional designation as described in paragraph (b)

of subdivision three of section three hundred fifty-four of this title

and the commissioner, in its discretion, waives any of the courses of

training or examination.

2. Such certification shall specify that such person is eligible for

the position of assessor in accordance with the classification of

assessing units established by the commissioner pursuant to subdivision

one of section three hundred fifty-four of this title. Certification as

eligible for the position of assessor shall be for a period of three

years and may be renewed after the expiration of this period with or

without examination in accordance with regulations established by the

commissioner. Upon request by an assessing unit, the commissioner shall

provide a list of candidates certified as eligible for the position of

assessor pursuant to this section.