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9 <br />Each county is also being given an opportunity to make a financial <br />contribution toward the cost of appeal. The Association recommends <br />a method of distribution which is based on two factors: (1) county <br />population and (2) current county participation in a contract with <br />a private consultant (similar to the one between, Cabarrus and TMA). <br />A rate of 2 1/2 cents per capita is suggested for those counties <br />that are presently participating in such contracts, and 1 1/2 cents <br />per capita for non - participating counties. A list including all <br />counties, their 1990 population, and the amount of requested <br />contribution is enclosed. A "Notice of Intent to Contribute" form <br />is also enclosed. Please return it to the Association as soon as <br />possible. Once the form is received by our office, you will be <br />invoiced for the amount specified on your notice. <br />The outcome of this appeal is most important to all counties, both <br />those currently participating in contracts with private consultants <br />and those that are not. An adverse ruling would limit the <br />counties' rights to contract in whatever manner it so chooses to <br />secure assistance in equitably applying the property tax to all <br />taxpayers. These contracting rights are of great value and merit <br />protection. <br />We encourage all counties to participate in this voluntary effort <br />to whatever extent is feasible. We appreciate your assistance in <br />this matter and look forward to hearing from you soon. For further <br />information, please contact me or our Staff Counsel, Jo Anne Spell <br />at our office. <br />f: \joanne \aLicus <br />