§ 779-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

COMPLAINANT

The owner, contract vendee or estate of the decedent owning real property.

DIRECTOR

The head of the Suffolk County Office of Citizen Affairs.

OFFICE

The Suffolk County Office of Citizen Affairs.

OWNER

The last person in whose name the affected property appears in the records of the Suffolk County Clerk as certified by an abstract or title insurance company licensed by the State of New York. "Owner" shall include the authorized agent of an owner.

PERSON

Any natural person, individual, firm, partnership, association, entity or corporation, other than an attorney.

PROPERTY

Any residential property eligible for assessment review.

TAX ASSESSMENT CONSULTING SERVICE

Any person, individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture or other entity who or which provides or offers to provide, for any compensation or consideration, whether direct or indirect, any service to assist the complainant or the authorized agent of the complainant of any property located within the County in obtaining a reduction in the assessed valuation of such premises from the Board of Assessment Review and the town assessing unit.