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| Legal Authority: |
Established by Board of Supervisors Ordinance G-2400, Resolution No. 77-364, Ordinance No. G-2691, and Resolution No. 78-582, pursuant to Articles 1 & 1.5 of Chapter 1, Part 3, Division 1 of Revenue & Taxation Code and Rules 301-326 of Article 1, Sub-chapter 3, Chapter 1, Title 18 of the California Administrative Code. Revised by Resolution No. 80-402-A. Reorganized by Ordinance G-4116 of October 15,
1985 to establish one 5-member board. M.O. of September 12, 1989 increased
per diem fees. |
| Membership Qualifications: |
The Board of Supervisors, shall by majority vote appoint five members to the Assessment Appeals Board. Members shall qualify by having minimum of five years professional experience in this state as one of the following: certified public accountant or public accountant, licensed real estate broker, attorney, property appraiser accredited by nationally recognized professional organization, or property appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers. In addition, all current members of the Assessment Appeals Board are eligible for reappointment. |
| Term: |
Three-year staggered term. |
| Duties: |
| 1) |
To determine full cash value
of each property for which an application of equalization is made and by reducing
or increasing individual assessments to equalize assessments on local assessment roll; |
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To review, equalize, and adjust penal and escaped assessments on the assessment roll except escaped assessments made pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 531.1 where exemption was improperly granted; |
| 3) |
To exercise powers specified in Section 1613 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. |
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| BOE Training: |
On or after January 1, 2001, any person
newly appointed to be a member shall successfully complete a course of
training conducted or approved by the State Board of Equalization. |
| Meeting Place and Time: |
County Counsel's Hearing Room, 1115 Truxtun Avenue,
Fourth Floor for noticed hearings. |
| Compensation: |
$200.00 per day and $125.00 per half day, and members
whose place of residence is located 20 miles from site of hearings shall
be reimbursed for travel expenses as set forth in Section 106.2 of Administrative
Procedures Manual. |
| Ethics Training: |
Pursuant to State law, on or after January 1, 2006, any person newly appointed shall successfully complete a course
in ethics training approved by the Fair political Practices Commission and Attorney General. Each
member is required to complete this training every two years. |
| Contact: |
Assessment Appeals Clerk
1115 Truxtun Avenue, Fifth Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-3585 |
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Oath and Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) Required |
| Assessment Appeals Board |
| Members |
When Appointed |
Appointed By Whom1 |
Term Expires |
| Larry Peake |
4/15/1997 |
BOS |
9/2/2010 |
| Donna Smith James |
5/31/1994 |
BOS |
9/2/2003 |
| Tharrell D. Ming |
9/29/1998 |
BOS |
9/2/2007 |
| Karen Therese Gaul Wallace |
9/11/2007 |
BOS |
9/2/2009 |
| Bob Hampton |
12/13/1994 |
BOS |
9/2/2008 |
| Legend |
| Acronym |
Explanation |
| BOS |
Board of Supervisors |
| S.D. |
Supervisorial District |
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