OFFICIAL DIRECTORY 2012 – 2013 - Taylor County

advisory committees, the LCD has developed a Land and Water
Resource Management Plan for Taylor County. Programs and services
provided by the LCD include Nutrient Management Planning, the
Farmland Preservation Program, soil testing, tree sales, invasive
species information, and a drinking water education and testing
program. Conservation planning assistance is provided through
cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Costshare
programs may help with financial assistance for some
conservation practices. The LCD oversees the Wildlife Damage
Abatement and Claims Program and the County Conservation Aids
Program. The LCD also sponsors several awards for citizens who set a
good example of wise resource practices and sponsors a variety of
environmental education programs for children and adults.
MEDICAL EXAMINER
Scott Perrin
The Medical Examiner is an appointed official by the Taylor County
Board of Supervisors. He is responsible for the investigation of
unattended or accidental deaths, or those deaths in which there may be
an element of criminality; and to conduct such examinations and tests
necessary to determine the manner and cause of death. After a
preliminary investigation, the Medical Examiner, District Attorney, or
Circuit Court Judge can order an inquest with or without jury to
determine the manner of death.
REAL PROPERTY LISTER
Betty Blumenstein
This department maintains county tax roll information, processes
computerized assessment rolls, tax rolls, and tax bills; reviews tax rates
for tax bills; maintains parcel mapping in map books; files reports
electronically with DOR; furnishes updates for the County website,
assists taxpayers with questions on parcels, provides available parcel
mapping, and acts as a coordinator between the assessors, local clerks
and treasurers.
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