Title:
Board of Equalization and Review / Appeals Process
Summary
ACTION:
Receive a presentation regarding the timeline and process for appointing the 2013 Board of Equalization and Review (BER) and discuss a recommended appeals and review process.
Staff Contact: Bobbie Shields, General Manager, County Assessor
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
On November 27, 2012, the Board the approved the following actions related to the 2011 Revaluation:
· Direct staff to develop a timeframe and process for removing all current BER members and appointing new highly skilled and qualified BER members and utilize the Citizens Revaluation Review Committee (CRAC) and Pearsons Appraisal Service to make recommendations to the BOCC in identifying the most qualified applicants as a part of the BER appointment process. All current BER members will be allowed to apply to serve again, relevant to the new requirements and consideration should be given to geographic expertise and diversity when appointing members to the BER.
· Direct the Board of Equalization and Review (BER) to implement changes to its process for scheduling hearings that is more convenient to both appellants and Board members. The newly elected Chairman of the Board (BOCC) shall appoint a subcommittee to review current BER policies and practices and recommend to the full Board (BOCC) appropriate and necessary changes that would bring the BER practices and operating procedures more in alignment with the Goals outlined in paragraphs 1-4 above. This sub-committee of the Board (BOCC) shall work in consultation with Pearson’s Appraisal Service and county staff per the direction of paragraph 5(h)to develop an appeals hearings process that is customer focused and time efficient, while maintaining the integrity of the process and compliance with the Machinery Act.
Agenda items will include:
1. Review of Machinery Act - Article 21
2. Review of machinery Act - Article 15
3. Mecklenburg County Board of Equa...
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