Establishes and maintains property tax rolls and administers the property tax system. Collects all current real estate taxes and apportions tax receipts to local units of government.

Auditor: - Prepares and keeps minutes of County Board meetings - Assists with budget, liaison, property, casualty, liability and workers compensation insurance - Accounting officer of the county - Issues checks covering phases of county government - Manages delinquent taxes and tax forfeit lands - Chief election officer for the county - Real and personal property tax calculations - Preparation of tax rolls and statements - Distribution of taxes collected to proper governmental units Treasurer - The treasurer's office receipts in all county monies received - Credit funds to proper accounts - Disburse the funds at the direction of the County Board to cover county liabilities - Invests excess county funds under statutory guidelines to receive the highest return for the county with safety of investments first - Accepts payment for all - Real estate - Personal property - Mineral interest - Mobile home taxes - Maintain tax books showing taxes paid or unpaid, changes of ownership or taxpayers - Maintain an updated list of names of addresses for taxpayers - Maintain and collect delinquent mobile home taxes. - Property tax information - Collect deed and mortgage registration tax - Minnesota Property Tax Refund forms - Notary service - Filing for Notary Commissions and minister credentials - Driver licenses renewals - Appointments for the driven test made with the examiner - Birth and death information and certified copies - Marriage licenses

Collects property taxes

- Mayor - Council - Administrator - Assessor - Attorney - Auditor - Public works - City codes and regulations - Building inspection - Parks and recreation

Provides financial and tax issues

Licensing: - License issuance for beer/liquor, hunting, fishing, cigarette sales, and charitable gambling Property tax information: - Land descriptions and land ownership information - Property tax issues Voting information: - Absentee ballots - Election judge supervision and training - Voting location information - Voter registration

- Classifies and establishes market values for all taxable real estate, keeps an accurate record of all tax-exempt properties, and also keeps an accurate plat book record of all townships in the county, and all map sales.

Responsible for scheduling appointments to meet with the Board, preparing agendas and minutes of all meetings, and administering and maintaining the election system. Also responsible for the preparation of the payroll for all county employees. Included in the payroll responsibilities are the payment of all payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and pension benefits.

Responsible for: - Property Tax Collection - Mortgage Registration and Deed Tax - Property Tax Information - Property Tax Refund Assistance - Investment of County Funds License Center (507)237-4068 - Motor vehicle registration - Title transfer - Driver license renewal - Identification cards Driver's License Testing Written tests: - 1st Tuesday each month; 10 am - 11:15 am - Lower level of courthouse; no appointment needed - (507)237-4068 Road tests: - 1st Tuesday each month; by appointment only - To schedule call the Mankato Exam Station (507)344-2799

Responsible for county election administration, financial records, and tax collection and information

The office administers all federal, state, and local elections. - Election information is available on voter registration, absentee voting, and filing for office and election results. Also responsible for property tax management, cash management, and investment of county funds. - County financial division - Issues new tax parcels in property combinations or splits. - Land management/GIS mapping technology. - Transferring ownership in tax system upon deed/legal documents to ensure proper recording.

The following services are available at most branch locations throughout Hennepin County. Check branches for the closest location. Services include: - Driver's license renewals and replacements - Driver's license reinstatements - Driver's instruction permits and permit renewals - Motor vehicle plates - Motor vehicle registrations (tabs, stickers) - Motor vehicle titles (duplicates and transfers) - Trailer registrations and transfers - Registrations for all terrain vehicles, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles, watercrafts - Property tax payment and information - Hunting and fishing licenses (Government Center location only) - Voter registration - Birth and death certificate filing - Certified copies of birth and death certificates - Certified copies of Hennepin County marriage certificates - Marriage licenses - Ministerial credentials filing - Marriage certificates filing - Notary public transactions - Liquor and tobacco retailers' licenses - Precious metals, auctioneers, and transient merchant licenses

- Collects payment of property taxes: - Real estate - Personal property - Manufactured homes - Delinquent taxes - Tax forfeiture process - Property information - Property tax information - Issuance of Certificates of Title for Registered (Torrens) property - License center - Auctioneer - Driver's license renewals and duplicates - State ID cards - Election information and absentee ballots - Banking and collections - Tobacco regulation

Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration: Reports to the Mayor and Council and is responsible for implementing the decisions of the City Council and administering daily operations. The city licenses various types of business and permits such as animal licenses, tobacco licenses, and other business establishments. Also, provides information and registration for elections. - Building: Provides inspections and permits for any commercial or residential buildings and structure within the city. Enforces building codes for safety. - Public Works: Responsible for the maintenance of city streets, snow removal, wastewater treatment, and solid waste.

Responsible for administering assessment for the county. Supervises and advises local jurisdictions on assessment matters, conducts statistical studies of assessment ratios, prepares appraisals for the County Board of Equalization and tax court, and advises the County Board. Provides assessment services for all unorganized townships and organized jurisdictions that contract with the county. Reappraises all parcels at least once every five years, inspects changes affecting value, administers homestead and other classifications, reviews taxpayer complaints, and assists local Boards of Review in evaluating appraisals.

Provides vital records, property tax information, and collections. Services include: - Issuance of birth, death, and marriage licenses and certified copies of marriage records, and clergyman credentials - Property tax information on real estate, personal, and mobile homes for the county. Also, collects tax payments.

Licenses: - Auctioneer, Precious Metal, and Transient Merchant - Election voter registration cards and absentee voting applications - Liquor, 3.2 Beer, Tobacco, Fireworks, and Charitable Gambling within Scott County Township - Passport applications/photos Taxes: - Change of address forms - Payment of personal property taxes ?- Real estate and mobile home taxes - Recording real estate transactions, deed taxes and mortgage registration - Taxpayer information Vital Statistics: - Applications for marriage licenses - Authentication of a notary for Scott County - Certified copies of birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates - Registration of notary for Scott County - Ordination/marriage officiant registration Other Services: - Homestead applications - Notary service

Collects property taxes

Determine the market value and classification of all real property and certain types of personal property, such as mobile homes and cabins on leased property ?- Maintains property records for all taxable and exempt parcels in Carlton County ?- Maintains a file for all the sales of property in Carlton County, for about a 3-4 year span

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, township, and school districts. Also calculates the county payroll and employee benefits; administers and maintains the election system; issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses.

Handles a variety of customer inquiries from tax to recording to assessment. Automated service requires customer to have a parcel identification number (PIN) for access.

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, township, and school districts. Also calculates the county payroll and employee benefits; administers and maintains the election system; issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses.

- Provides fair assessment of real and personal property - Estimates value of property for taxation based upon appraisals done by staff appraisers - Responsible for determining the property classification for all property

The Office keeps records of all monies appropriated and disbursed regarding general property taxes, fees, fines, or forfeitures imposed by the courts for violation of state laws or county/municipal ordinances and all other monies received by the County. Responsibilities include: - Handling current and delinquent taxes - Elections and state voter registration - Financial - Investments - Licenses - Miscellaneous - Parcel ownership/description - Tax calculation

- Calculates Homestead and Taconite Tax Credit. - Handles all delinquent taxes (eg. property). - Handles special assessments and taxes . - Handles severed mineral rights (special tax). - Determines levies. Issues the following licenses: - Beer/Liquor - Hunting - Fishing - Cigarette - Auctioneer - Precious Metals - X-Country skiing Administers "Accounts Payable" for County, excluding Road & Bridge and Social Services. - Gives land descriptions and land ownership information. Handles all election concerns: - Where to vote - Instructions for Election Officials - Preparation of Ballot Forms - Absentee Ballots - Issuing Certificates of Nomination and Election - Tabulating unofficial vote count Elections Administrator - Vicki Martin 218-327-2849 - Payroll for County - Tax Forfeit Land sales. - Workers Comp for County employees. - Insurance for County employees (Health, Liability, Auto). - Applications for Charitable Gaming Licenses. - Application for Sales Tax and Payroll Tax for new businesses. - Property Tax estimates.