Supervisor Kate Sears here with information on openings on the County of Marin's Assessment Appeals Board. Read here for details on qualifications and how to apply.

The County of Marin has openings on the Assessment Appeals Board (AAB).  There are very specific eligibility requirements to serve on the AAB, and the deadline for applications is on Friday, August 23.  If you need further information, please feel free to contact Patrice Stancato, the Board and Commission Secretary at (415)473-7331 or pstancato@marincounty.org for more information.

See press release below.  The online application can be accessed through http://eforms/lfserver/GenBoardApp

Thanks for your consideration.

For Immediate Release

June 20, 2013

Marin County Board of Supervisors is looking for qualified individuals to serve on Marin County Assessment Appeals Boards

San Rafael, CA - The purpose of the two Marin County Assessment Appeals Boards is to hear appeals by property owners of assessments by the County Assessor.  Hearings commence the third Monday in July and continue until all appeals are heard.  In recent years, the caseload of the Appeals Boards has necessitated appeals hearings about every four weeks, which are heard alternately by the two Boards, and may include additional meetings related to deliberations and written Findings of Fact.  The functions of these Boards are State mandated.

The State Legislature has enacted specific eligibility requirements for Assessment Appeals Board members since many people have limited experience in complex appraisal matters.  No person shall be qualified for appointment who has, within 3 years, been an employee of an assessor's office.  Members must have a 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 a nationally recognized professional organization, property appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers, or property appraiser certified by the State Board of Equalization.  Applicants must file documentation of qualifying experience with their application to the Clerk of the Board.   

Additional information about the Marin County Assessment Appeals Boards and California Assessment Appeals Boards in general is available on the County website and on the State Board of Equalization website.

Persons interested in applying for these positions can apply online, or contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Suite 329, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, California 94903, at the phone number listed above, to obtain an application form.

The deadline for applications is Friday, August 23, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.