Which term describes the tax collector's officer status?

• A. Statutory
• B. Administrative
• C. Elected
• D. Ex officio

Answer: (A)

Statutory describes the tax collector's officer status because the office is created and empowered by law. The authority to collect taxes—and the duties, powers, and appointment process of the officer—comes from statutes, establishing the position itself. This legal basis makes the role a statutory officer, ensuring their powers are defined and enforceable by the legislature.

Ex officio would imply the role is held simply because you occupy another office. Elected would require popular vote to fill the position, which isn’t the typical basis for a tax collector in many jurisdictions. Administrative is a general label for organizing work, not the specific legal foundation for the office.