§ 42-6054 — Modifications to model city tax code; notice and hearing

A. If a city or town adopts the model city tax code, the city or town shall not adopt any modification or amendment to the code unless the city or town holds a public hearing on the proposed action before the modification or amendment becomes effective.

B. If a city or town that has adopted the model city tax code issues a written notice with respect to an interpretation of any provision of the code or any procedures to be followed under the code, the city or town shall not adopt any modification or amendment to the written notice unless the city or town holds a public hearing on the proposed action before the modification or amendment becomes effective.

C. A city or town that has adopted the model city tax code shall not change the application of the code from audit to audit unless the city or town adopted an amendment or modification to the code.

D. The governing body of the city or town shall publish a notice of the hearing at least fifteen days before the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or town. At the hearing, the governing body shall receive all written and oral comments relating to the proposed action. If, after receiving and considering all comments, the governing body proceeds with the proposed action, the modification or amendment shall not become effective for at least sixty days after the date of the hearing, unless otherwise provided by city charter.

E. A city or town that proposes an ordinance to adopt or repeal a model or local option in the model city tax code shall notify all taxpayers in the affected tax classification pursuant to section 9-499.15.