Powers and duties of special master generally

The special master appointed pursuant to Code Section 22-2-103 shall serve in lieu of a board of assessors; provided, however, that if two assessors are selected pursuant to Code Section 22-2-108.1, the special master shall serve as the chairperson of the special master panel and shall decide all issues other than value issues which arise at the hearing provided for in Code Section 22-2-102. The special master’s duties and authority, except as otherwise provided for in this article, shall be the same as provided by Code Sections 22-2-61 through