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~ . . ~ or dimensions, numbered or otherwise designated in a systematic manner for convenience of identifications, valuation, and assessment. [The maps, as far as possible, shall show the names of owners of each division of land, and shall be revised from time to time as ownership change and as further divisions of parcels occur. The director shall also maintain, as and when such information is available, maps showing present use, zoning, and physical use capabilities of land located within the County for the guidance of assessors and the information of various tax review tribunals and the general public.] The director shall charge fees for the use and other disposition of tracings of these maps, including copies or prints made therefrom, by private persons or firms as provided for by this chapter. (7) Inspection, examination of records and property: The director shall have the authority to inspect and examine the records and property of all public officers without charge, and to examine the books and papers of account of any person for the purpose of enabling the director to obtain all information that could in any manner aid him in discharging his duties under this chapter. (8) Inspection, examination of real property: TO inspect and examine the real property of any perspn for the purpose of enabling the director to attain all information that could in any manner aid him in discharging his duties under this chapter. (9) Recommendations for legislation: To recommend to the mayor such amendments, changes or modifications of the provisions of this ordinance or any applicable State statutes as may seem proper or necessary to remedy injustice or irregularity or to facilitate the assessment of property under this chapter. [(10) Report to mayor: To report to the mayor annually, and at such other times and in such manner as the mayor may require, concerning the acts and doings and the administration of his department, and such other matters of information concerning real property taxation as may be deemed of general interest; the mayor shall transmit copies of such repo.rts to the council within thirty days of receipt.] [(11)]1l2l Rules and regulations: To promulgate such rules and regulations as he may deem proper and to effectuate the purposes for which his department is constituted and to regulate matters of procedure by or before him pursuant to the provisions of chapter 91, HRS. [(12)]1!!l Compromises: With the approval of the corporation counsel to compromise any claim arising under this chapter not exceeding $500, and if a claim exceeds $500, the director shall obtain the approval of the council, the administration of which -3-