Tax Collector
South Whitehall Township
Tax Collector
South Whitehall Township is currently seeking candidates for the position of Tax Collector. This appointment would be to fulfill the role of Tax Collector until the first Monday in January after the first municipal election occurring 60 days after the vacancy occurs. This appointment would run through the next municipal election. The Tax Collector collects taxes for both South Whitehall Township and the Parkland School District.
To be eligible to be appointed the Tax Collector, a candidate must have been a continuous resident of South Whitehall Township for the year immediately preceding the appointment. In addition, a candidate must be able to:
(1) obtain the required bond from a licensed bonding company;
(2)successfully pass the Act 48 Tax Collector Qualification Exam,
(3) take the required oath of office. Candidates must possess a strong accounting and/or math background;
(4) have an office in the Township, have the ability to establish an office in the Township, or be willing to occupy space provided by the Township for such an office; and,
(5) maintain regular business hours at said office.