§ 312. Minimum qualification standards for assessors, appraisal
personnel and candidates eligible for certification as assessor. The
commissioner shall establish for counties, cities and towns to which
this title applies minimum qualification standards (a) for appointments
to the positions of (i) assessor, except assessors of local governments
not subject to the provisions of section three hundred ten of this
title, and (ii) other administrative positions having professional
appraisal duties relating to the assessment of real property for
purposes of taxation, and (b) for applicants for certification as
candidates eligible for the position of assessor, other than assessors
or assessors-elect, pursuant to subdivision ten of section three hundred
ten of this title. Such standards shall be set forth in rules and
regulations promulgated by the commissioner.