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DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: The Treasurer's Office is the property tax collector for Lea County. Approximately, 33800 property tax bills are sent out by the County Treasurer's Office annually. The County Assessor sets the assessed valuation and the State of New Mexico Taxation and Revenue sets the tax rate for the County with final approval by the Department of Finance and Administration. As the "banker" for Lea County, the County Treasurer's Office is also responsible for collecting all other money other County departments collect such as fees for services, licenses, and revenues from bond issues and special assessments. The Treasurer assures the legality and propriety of disbursements and invests surplus monies until they are needed for essential County operations.
DEPARTMENTAL GOALS: To process tax bills to property owners and mortgage companies on a timely basis. To receive and deposit all revenue collected for Lea County on a timely basis. To provide accurate revenue reports for the County and departmental planning purposes.
DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGY: The Treasurer's Office will focus on continuous improvement of the existing services, while measuring, monitoring, evaluating, and improving internal procedures. The Treasurer will continue to communicate with the resident's and employees of the County to ascertain whether it is fully meeting their needs.
DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES:
Employee needs: To continue to train personnel via courses, workshops, and seminars so they may continue to enhance taxpayer service.
Taxpayer needs: To enhance office procedures, to continue provide effective and efficient service.
County needs: To continue to provide accurate, timely revenue reports.