A registered voter of the county in which the duties of the office are to be exercised at the time Nomination Papers are issued. (a) No person shall exercise the powers and duties of the office of assessor unless he or she holds a valid appraiser's certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 670) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a duly elected or appointed person may exercise the powers and duties of assessor, for a period not to exceed one year, if he or she acquires a temporary appraiser's certificate from the State Board of Equalization within 30 days of election or appointment. (c) This section shall not apply to any person holding the office of assessor on January 1, 1997.

A registered voter of the county in which the duties of the office are to be exercised at the time Nomination Papers are issued. Must also meet one of the following criteria: (1) served in a senior financial management position in a county, city, or other public agency dealing with similar financial responsibilities for a continuous period of not less than three years, including, but not limited to, treasurer, tax collector, auditor, auditor-controller, or the chief deputy or an assistant in those offices; (2) possess a valid baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in any of the following major fields of study: business administration, public administration, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance; (3) possess a valid certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, showing that person to be, and a permit authorizing that person to practice as, a certified public accountant; (4) possess a valid charter issued by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts showing the person to be designated a Chartered Financial Analyst, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance; (5) possess a valid certificate issued by the Treasury Management Association showing the person to be designated a Certified Cash Manager, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance. Continuing education required if elected. These qualifications are in effect only if the Board of Supervisors, by majority vote, enacts an ordinance adopting these provisions. Ordinance may be repealed at any time. Continuing education required if elected.

A registered voter of the county in which the duties of the office are to be exercised at the time Nomination Papers are issued.

A registered voter of the county in which the duties of the office are to be exercised at the time Nomination Papers are issued. Must also possess a valid credential from the State Board of Education and possess a valid certification document authorizing administrative services or valid elementary or secondary administrative credentials.

A registered voter of the county in which the duties of the office are to be exercised at the time Nomination Papers are issued. Must be admitted to practice in the State Supreme Court.

A registered voter of the county in which the duties of the office are to be exercised at the time Nomination Papers are issued. Must meet one of the following criteria: (1) an active or inactive advanced certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training; (2) one year of full-time, salaried law enforcement experience within the provisions of Section 830.1 or 830.2 of the Penal Code at least a portion of which shall have been accomplished within five years prior to the date of filing, and possesses a master's degree from an accredited college or university; (3) two years experience and possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; (4) three years experience and possess an associate in arts or associate in science degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited college; (5) four years experience and possess a high school diploma or the equivalent. All persons holding the office of sheriff on Jan.1, 1989 shall be deemed to have met all qualifications required for sheriff.