1991-01-10 Called Regular Meeting

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Harris County Appraisal District BOARD OF DIRECTORS November 28, 1990 The Honorable Norman L. Malone Mayor, City of La Porte P. O. Box 1115 La Porte, TX 77572-1115 Dear Mayor Malone: ~1 ` - 4~r~ 4 y ~ Y~, ~ 1~ ~~ J ; h ~. ,.. .... .. . ~`OJ~t~ APPRA/f`o c b ~ x ~' A ~ r ~ ~ 2 '+ S _ ~~,.~~ 2800 North Loop West ~~ . ~ ' ~' ~.0. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975 Telephone 713-683-9200 The board of directors of the Harris County Appraisal District is responsible for the appointment of individuals to serve on the appraisal review board. Sec. 6.41, Texas Tax Code, authorizes an appraisal district with a population of at least 1.5 million to increase the size of its ARB to include up to 45 regular members. The section further requires that staggered terms must be created so that, in this district with 45 members, 22 positions are to be filled by appointment or reappointment in 1991. Our board of directors would appreciate any recommendations you may have regarding individuals potentially interested in serving on the appraisal review board. We would prefer candidates with some knowledge of property valuation and real estate, or some previous review board or board of equalization experience. Other recommended candidates will be considered, of course. Perhaps the most important qualification for any review board member is an ~ Ftitude of fairness and his or her willingness to devote sufficient time to the responsibilities. There will be several organizational meetings, a lengthy orientation, and hearings that could take several months offull-time participation. Members are entitled to per diem asset by the appraisal district budget. Currently, the maximum per diem is $150. Requirements for serving on the board include being a current resident of the district and having resided in the district for at least two years. Officers or employees of a taxing unit, the appraisal district, or the State Property Tax Board are not eligible to serve. Also ineligible are persons who have served all or part of three previous ARB terms. Sec. 6.412, Tax Code, prohibits an ARB member from serving if related to a person who operates for compensation as a tax agent operating in the appraisal district, or an appraiser operating in or employed by the appraisal district. Relatives included are those within the second degree by consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage). These persons include: Spouse, children, brothers and sisters, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts and uncles, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. The spouse's relatives in the same degree are included.