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Consider options for the appointment of a regular member and an alternate member to the Solano County Assessment Appeals Board
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Published Notice Required? Yes ___ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ___ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The County Administrator's Office recommends that the Board of Supervisors consider options for the appointment of a regular member and an alternate member to the Solano County Assessment Appeals Board (AAB). Staff recommends that this Board create an AAB Interview sub-committee and appoint two Board Members for the purpose of interviewing the potential candidates.
SUMMARY:
On August 5, 2024, alternate member Samuel Benson submitted his resignation to the Clerk of the Board's office, effective immediately. On August 8, 2024, regular member John Conboy submitted his resignation due to retirement to the Clerk of the Board's office, effective immediately. Upon advertisement of the vacancies, the Clerk of the Board's office received two (2) applications expressing interest.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
As approved by the Board of Supervisors on March 23, 2004, members of the Assessment Appeals Board are eligible for compensation of $100 per half day or $200 for a full day. If a hearing runs consecutive days due to a complex assessment appeals, members receive $400 per day. In addition, members receive $25 per hour for document review and preparation time for assessment appeal cases. Assessment Appeals Board stipends are budgeted in the Clerk of the Board Division within the County Administrator's Office departmental budget.
DISCUSSION:
The Solano County Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) was created in January 1992 by County Ordinance 1412. The AAB is charged to hear all matters pending before the Solano County Board of Equalization. The AAB consists of five members (three regular AAB members and two alternates). Per Revenue and Taxation Code section 1624 et. seq., AAB members are to have a minimum of f...
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