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Approve the reappointment of Philip Williams to serve as a regular member to the Solano County Assessment Appeals Board for the term of September 4, 2017 through September 6, 2020
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the reappointment of Philip Williams to serve as a regular member to the Solano County Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) for the term of September 4, 2017 through September 6, 2020.
SUMMARY:
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 five years of professional experience in California as a certified public accountant, a licensed real estate broker, an attorney, or a property appraiser. Serving on the AAB requires reviewing monthly agenda items, and dedicating approximately half a day per month to the County to hear appeals on residential and commercial property. The term of office of members appointed to the AAB is for three years beginning on the first Monday in the month of September.
Mr. Williams is currently a licensed real estate broker and has expressed an interest in serving another term on the Assessment Appeals Board. Mr. Williams has served on the AAB since September 2, 2015, when he was first appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
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 preparat...
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