Section 5.32. Cost of Judicial Branch.

The cost of the operation and administration of the judicial
branch shall be borne exclusively by the State, and all revenues
derived from the operation and administration of the judicial
branch shall inure to the State.

Section 5.33. Clerks of Court.

The chief judge of each court shall appoint, to serve at his
pleasure, a chief clerk of that court. There shall be in each county
a clerk of the Superior Court who shall be selected as prescribed
by law. There shall be in each county a clerk of the District Court
whose appointment and term shall be prescribed by rule.

ARTICLE 6. FINANCE

TAXATION

Section 6.01. Power to Tax.

Taxes shall be imposed only for public purposes and only by
the elected representatives of the people exercising legislative
powers.

Section 6.02. Local Taxing Power.

All units of local government shall retain, unless withdrawn
by the General Assembly by law, those taxing powers that they
have at the effective date of this Constitution. Taxing powers
may be granted or withdrawn by the General Assembly by law
applicable to all municipal corporations or by law applicable to
one or more of the other popularly elected representative local
governments.

Section 6.03. Assessments.

Assessments with respect to any tax shall be made pursuant
to uniform rules and pursuant to classifications of property,
taxpayers, and events prescribed by law, which classes shall

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