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In Somers, the job of the tax collector is to enforce the collection of taxes imposed by the town. It strives to maintain a customer-friendly office that is devoted to serving the public. If residents are paying bills via mail, they can write a check. If they are paying in person, they may use a money order, bank check or personal check - except for delinquent motor vehicle taxes- major credit cards except American Express and cash. For a small user fee, residents may also pay their taxes online using a credit card or debit card.
The registrars of voters, one each serving the Democrat and Republican parties, are elected officials who serve two-year terms. One of the major tasks of the registrars is to encourage all eligible voters to register to vote. They also try to ensure that every registered voter actually votes in elections. The registrars are also entrusted with making sure that every vote is counted accurately. They also conduct elections and count the votes.
The Somers recreation department offers a variety of programs for residents of every age all year long. Youth teams, group trips and much more are available through the recreation department. Pavilion and field reservations and permits can also be acquired through the recreation department. Until the re-opening of the Kibbe Fuller Community Center, the recreation staff may be contacted at the Somers Senior Center.
The town of Somers is run by a Board of Selectmen that is led by a First Selectman. The First Selectman is the town's chief executive/administrative officer. This office is the center for all Board of Selectmen activities. There are two selectmen on the board who are part time town employees. They have full time jobs outside of their selectmen duties. Also in this office, are the town's human resources and operations departments.
The Somers town clerk is the keeper of records in the town. In this office, there is an emphasis on providing information that is accurate, timely and is provided in a courteous manner. The town clerk's office is responsible for the recording of all land records, birth, marriage and death records, maps and more. The Somers town clerk's office is also a Federal passport agency processing center.
This building houses town departments and services including the First Selectman's office, the Assessor, the Finance and Treasury Department and the Social Services Department.
The First Selectman is the town's chief executive/administrative officer.
The Assessor makes sure that every taxable property in town is assessed in accordance with the law so that all the town residents share the property tax burden.
The Finance and Treasury Department is in charge of all accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and other fiscal matters for the town. This department oversees the tax collector and assessor's offices.
The Social Services Department has many community based programs and services that residents in town can take advantage of.