310 LAWS OF MARYLAND. [CH. 185

making any such general re-assessment in Anne Arundel
County, the State Tax Commission may utilize the facilities
of the Department.

For the purpose of the tax levy for the succeeding fiscal
year, October first shall be the date of finality with respect
to assessments of property in the County.

152F. In addition to his other duties, in order to assist
in the assessment of property, the Director shall super-
vise and direct

(1) the reporting and the valuation by the Building
Inspector of new buildings, improvements and construc-
tion pursuant to Section 175E of this Article; and

(2) the performance by the Clerk of the County Com-
missioners of all duties imposed by Sections 201 to 205,
inclusive, of this Article and of his other duties with
respect to assessment lists and books.

(3) the performance of his duties by the automobile
assessor.

152G. Whenever any property is assessed or re-
assessed, the Director

(1) Within thirty (30) days after filing the statement
with respect to such property with the County Commi-
sioners, shall send a notice by registered mail to the owner
of such property, if his post office address is known. Such
notice shall specify the items of property so assessed, and
the valuation placed thereon, and shall fix a day for hear-
ing any complaint on such assessment.

(2) On the day fixed for such hearing, shall be present
to hear any complaint that may be submitted and to sup-
port the assessment placed upon such property; and

(3) After such hearing, shall fix a final assessment
on such property.

152H. As used in this sub-title:

(1) "Assess" and "Assessment" include reassesses and
reassessment;

(2) "Director" means the Director of the Department
of Assessment for Anne Arundel County;

(3) "Department" means the Department of Assess-
ment of Anne Arundel County.