Agenda 03-21-2017-11-c - Board of Equalization and Review

Browse Search

2 • In 2015 the School of Government started providing a 1.5 hour webinar that the Tax office in turn provided to Board of E&R members. The webinar is still available to the Tax office. • At the E&R organizational meeting each year, the Tax office invites all members of the E&R Board and staff is available to answer any questions they may have. • New appointees receive the same training as seasoned members, and the training session this year may be longer due to the increased number of appeals due to the revaluation. By statute, Dwane Brinson serves as Clerk to the Board of E&R. The Board of E&R hears evidence presented by both parties and adjudicates. • The County Attorney office is available for any additional training, to answer questions, etc. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: have been sent out periodically since last Fall in an effort to recruit new applicants. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Each member will be paid $75.00 per meeting attended, and the Chair will be paid $100.00 per meeting attended. The funds are included in the Tax Administrators budget. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making 10 appointments to the Board of Equalization and Review.