ยง  312.  Minimum  qualification  standards  for  assessors,  appraisal
  personnel and candidates eligible for  certification  as  assessor.  The
  commissioner  shall  establish  for  counties, cities and towns to which
  this title applies minimum qualification standards (a) for  appointments
  to  the positions of (i) assessor, except assessors of local governments
  not subject to the provisions of  section  three  hundred  ten  of  this
  title,  and  (ii)  other  administrative  positions  having professional
  appraisal duties  relating  to  the  assessment  of  real  property  for
  purposes  of  taxation,  and  (b)  for  applicants  for certification as
  candidates eligible for the position of assessor, other  than  assessors
  or assessors-elect, pursuant to subdivision ten of section three hundred
  ten  of  this  title.  Such  standards  shall  be set forth in rules and
  regulations promulgated by the commissioner.
Structure New York Laws
Article 3 - Taxable Real Property and Standard of Assessment
Title 2 - Assessors and Assessor Training
318 - Certification of Assessors.
320 - Certification as Eligible for the Position of Assessor.
322 - Failure to Obtain or Maintain Certification.
326 - Local Government Appraisal Personnel.
328 - Option to Change to Single Appointed Assessor.
329 - Option to Change to Sole Elected Assessor.
332 - Inconsistent Laws Inapplicable.