Relates to requiring the appointment of town assessors

This bill changes how town assessors are selected in New York State. It requires all towns (except very small ones with fewer than 300 residents and low property valuation) to appoint assessors instead of holding elections for the position. The key mechanism is amending the Town Law to remove the requirement for elected assessors statewide, making them appointed positions filled by town boards. Current elected assessors may complete their existing terms under this change. The bill directly affects all towns that previously held elections for this role, shifting the selection process to a non-elective, appointment-based system.