April webinar: Income approach techniques
in small jurisdictions
In small jurisdictions (20,000 parcels or less) using the
income approach can be a challenge. IAAO’s April webinar, “You’re Never
Too Small: Income Approach Techniques in Small Jurisdictions,” will
review techniques and strategies for gathering income and expense
information, establishing cap rates, and building income models to value
commercial properties.
The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, April
26, will be presented by Ryan Janzen, CAE, and is eligible for 1.5 CEU
hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers.
Register here.
West Virginia assessor appointed to state property commission
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice recently appointed Wetzel
County Assessor Scott Lemley, CAE, to the state Property Valuation
Training and Procedures Commission (PVC).
Lemley, an IAAO member and instructor, also represents
the state of West Virginia on the following National Association of
Counties Committees: 1) Rural Action Caucus; 2) Geographic Information
Subcommittee; and 3) Community, Economic and Workforce Development
Steering Committee. He is also the subcommittee vice chair for the
Housing Subcommittee.
Read more
Wyoming assessor appointed to job with state revenue department
IAAO member Kenneth Guille, the Laramie County
assessor, said in a statement that he has been appointed to the position
of property tax administrator with the Wyoming Department of Revenue
and has submitted his resignation to the county.
“Ken would like to thank the voters of Laramie County
for their support during his terms as assessor. He would like to
especially thank all of the elected officials, department heads, and
county staff for personal and professional help throughout the nearly 25
years with the county,” Guille said in the statement.
Member Madness winner announced
Shelia Hulin of King County, Washington, won the 2023 IAAO
Membership Madness contest for helping refer new members, and she gets a
FREE IAAO Self-Study Course and a bundle of IAAO swag.
During the March Membership Madness event, bracket
entries were awarded to the first 32 IAAO members who referred a new
member, as well as to the new member. Membership Madness matchups were
decided by a coin flip and all coin flips were revealed Monday, April 3,
on
YouTube.
Building high-performing teams focus of Emerging Leaders’ Summit; registration now open
Registration is open for the 2023 Emerging Leaders' Summit,
“Building High-Performing Teams.” The ELS is designed to provide a
powerful professional development opportunity for emerging leaders in
the assessment industry. The program will be presented in three
parts: webinars on July 18 and Aug. 15, and an in-person session at the
IAAO Annual Conference in Salt Lake City. The third session will be
recorded for those unable to attend. More information is at
www.iaao.org/els.
Conference registration opens next week; financial aid is available
Registration for the IAAO Annual Conference, which will
take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Aug. 27-30, opens April
10. Reservations at
conference hotels can now be made now.
Attendees needing financial support to attend the
conference can apply for a scholarship from the Barbara Brunner Memorial
Fund. Available for IAAO members, the fund awards $1,500 toward
conference registration. Contact Kimberly Wollman at 816-701-8132 or
wollman@iaao.org to learn more.
Register for Mass Appraisal Valuation Symposium
Registration is open for the virtual Mass Appraisal
Valuation Symposium, set for June 21-22. The International Property Tax
Institute (IPTI) and IAAO will present the virtual symposium covering
“Valuing Properties in Uncertain Times.” Registration information is
available at
www.iaao.org/mavs23.
Deadline for IAAO Awards, Fellows is May 1
IAAO is accepting nominations for its
Awards Program and
Fellows Program
through May 1. The Awards Program boasts numerous categories
recognizing individual and organizational achievements in several areas,
including publications, technical expertise, and service to IAAO. Award
winners and Fellow selections will be recognized at the IAAO Annual
Conference in Salt Lake City.
Fellow nominees are brought forth by the IAAO
membership each year and submitted during the awards nominations period.
Read more on the Fellows program, and also all IAAO awards.
PCS can help you bridge the gap
Have you ever wondered if your computer system meets IAAO
Standards? If so, you may want to consider having an analysis done to
review not only your information system, but your overall processes and
procedures to ensure your office adheres to the IAAO Standards. PCS
offers a comprehensive Gap Analysis that covers the key areas of your
jurisdiction. See the IAAO PCS website at
www.iaao.org/pcs.
USPAP exposure draft ready for review, comment
The
Fifth Exposure Draft of USPAP is now available for review and public comment. The
comment deadline is April 29, and the ASB will hold a
webinar
reviewing their proposed changes to USPAP at 1 p.m. Eastern on
Thursday, April 13. The ASB would appreciate any comments on these
proposed changes, and all comments will be carefully reviewed by board
members. The next
ASB Public Meeting is May 5.