2. The assessor of a consolidated assessing unit shall have the powers and duties generally applicable to assessors, including, but not limited to:

1. (a) Valuing real property for purposes of taxation;
2. (b) Determining the exempt status of real property;
3. (c) Assessing real property at the uniform percentage of value prescribed by the board of directors;
4. (d) Preparing and maintaining property records;
5. (e) Issuing notices to taxpayers as required by law;
6. (f) Appearing before the board of assessment review at its meetings to hear complaints on assessments;
7. (g) Being available to taxpayers to explain assessments;
8. (h) Developing and distributing public information about assessments; and
9. (i) Hiring personnel.