Joyce Lee Promoted to Tax Collector in Middle Township

JOYCE LEE PROMOTED TO TAX COLLECTOR IN MIDDLE TOWNSHIP

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Middle Township Assistant Tax Collector Joyce Lee will assume the role of Tax Collector, effective June 1, 2024. Lee replaces Sandra Beasley, who served the people of Middle Township for over three decades.

Joyce Lee began her career in the Township in 2005 and obtained her Certified Tax Collector credentials from the Rutgers Center for Government Services in 2008.
“Joyce is very dedicated to her job,” said Sandra Beasley. “She takes the initiative and carries out every project with leadership, professionalism and grace. Joyce has a positive attitude towards co-workers and customers and is a true role model. We have been a great team for many years. I’m confident that she will do an excellent job leading the Tax Collector’s Office.”

The Tax Collector is one of four Statutory Officers in Township government. This position is responsible for the oversight of the bookkeeping, calculation, and accounting functions to comply with all state law and municipal directives in the collection of personal and property taxes. Duties include the proper calculation, preparation, and mailing of tax bills, the receipt and detailed accounting of all monies and/or checks received and the timely and accurate accounting and reporting of the activities of the office as required by state law and municipal directive. The Tax Collector assists in the administration of procedures for the enforcement of timely payment of all due taxes.

“Our governing body has worked hard to develop strong deputies and smart succession plans for all of our departments,” Mayor Chris Leusner said. “We will miss Sandy Beasley’s experience and leadership, but we have full faith that Joyce will do an excellent job as she steps into this vital role.”

Along with managing the tax accounts of over twelve thousand property line items in the Township, the Middle Township Tax Collector is also responsible for calculating and processing the annual billing for approximately six thousand sewer service accounts.

“I’m honored to step up to the role of Tax Collector and assume the position held for so long by my mentor and good friend, Sandy Beasley,” Lee said. “I’m committed to building on the excellent reputation we have worked so hard to foster in our office. I look forward to leading our excellent staff and continuing to serve the taxpayers of our hometown.”