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Approve the reappointment of Brian T. Chikowski to serve as a regular member to the Solano County Assessment Appeals Board for a term to expire on September 5, 2022
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the reappointment of Brian T. Chikowski to serve as a regular member to the Solano County Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) for a term to expire on September 5, 2022.
SUMMARY/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 five years of professional experience in California as a certified public accountant or 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.
Mr. Chikowski is currently a practicing attorney in the areas of real estate, business and estate planning and has expressed an interest in serving another term on the Assessment Appeals Board. Mr. Chikowski has served on the AAB since September 14, 2004, 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 appeal, 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 bud...
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