§ 2-32-097 — Succession - Transfer of powers

2-32-097 Succession - Transfer of powers.

The comptroller and the department of finance shall assume all rights, powers, duties, obligations and responsibilities of the former director and department of revenue. The comptroller shall succeed to the rights and duties of the former director of revenue under existing contracts, agreements or other programs. Any matter pending before the director or department of revenue as of January 1, 2012 shall be continued under the jurisdiction of the comptroller and the department of finance. All books, records, papers, documents, property, real and personal, unexpended appropriations and pending business in any way pertaining to the rights, powers, duties, obligations and responsibilities transferred to or vested in the director or department of revenue shall be delivered and transferred to the comptroller and the department of finance. All rules or regulations issued by the former director or department of revenue, in effect as of January 1, 2012, shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by the comptroller. (Added Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 2)