South County Times

The Town of Richmond is seeking one individual to serve on the Tax Assessment Board of Review.  According to the Richmond Code of Ordinances...

"The board shall have the following powers:

1.   To review, on complaint of property owners, the amounts of assessed valuation as determined by the tax assessor and to order a correction where appropriate;

2.   To establish a procedure designed to ensure prompt and equitable determination of applications for the review or correction of assessed valuations;

3.   To adopt rules and regulations relating to assessment review and the procedure for presenting, considering, and disposing of complaints;

4.   To administer oaths, to take testimony, and to hold hearings, but the procedure before the board shall be informal and of a nature calculated to effect justice as simply as possible."

No specific skill-set is necessary.  A fair and non-biased approach is all that is required.  

Any resident interested in serving on the Board should complete the form at the attached link, and return it to the Town Clerk's Office with a photocopy of your driver's license.  Applications should be received no later than February 1st at 4pm to be considered at the February 8th Town Council meeting.  Forms can be dropped off after-hours at the drop box in front of the Town Hall.

Original source can be found here.