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C. 19

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Date:	August 16, 2016

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Subject:

APPOINTMENT TO THE ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 08/16/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Jill Ray, 925-957-8860
cc:	District 2 Supervisor Maddy Book Assessment Appeals Board Appointee

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 16, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

REAPPOINT the following individual to the District II Seat of the Assessment Appeals Board for a three-year term with an expiration date of September 2, 2019, as recommended by Supervisor Candace Andersen:


Harold D'Ambrogia

Lafayette, CA 94549

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

BACKGROUND:

Established May 29, 1973 by Ordinance 73-45, the Assessment Appeals Board is the Board of Equalization for the County, with the power to equalize the valuation of the taxable property in the County for the purpose of taxation and review, as well as equalize and adjust penal and escaped assessments on the roll. There are five Appeals Board Members. To be eligible for these positions, a person must meet the following qualifications: 1. Be knowledgeable in the area of property appraisal and taxation. 2. Have a minimum of five years professional experience in California as one of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Public Accountant, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Attorney, or Property Appraiser accredited by a national professional organization. 3. Five years experience in California as an appraiser certified by the State Board of Equalization. Assessment Appeals Board members serve staggered three year terms.

Supervisor Andersen has been pleased with Mr. D'Ambrogia's commitment and involvement on the Appeals Board and would like him to continue to serve as the District II representative.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The District II Seat will become vacant.