HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7875 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7875
November 15, 1994
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
=A Subject: APPOINTMENT TO THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT (TAD)
1873 APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD(ARB)
Terms for the thirty members of the ARB expire on December 31 of varying years. At
their January 1995 meeting,the TAD Board of Directors will consider new appointments
to the ARB to serve a term beginning January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1996. Of
the fifteen (15) positions the board will fill, fourteen (14) are occupied by members
eligible for reappointment. The other position is a vacancy from the City of Fort Worth.
Candidates must have resided in the district for at least two years. They may not be a
member of the TAD Board of Directors, an officer or employee of the State Property Tax
Board,TAD, or any taxing entity. However, former employees or elected officials of the
City are eligible after two years has elapsed from the date of termination of employment
or service. Candidates should have a good knowledge of property values and the
manner in which property should be appraised in accordance with existing statutes.
They should also be prepared to serve a minimum of four days a week during the busy
four month period (approximately July through October). During the remainder of the
year, the ARB normally meets once per month. ARB members receive a remuneration
of $150 for a full day's service and $75 for a partial day's service. Members are limited
fork to serving three terms of two years each. In order to retain experienced ARB members,
discussions by the TAD Board of Directors have indicated that fees may increase in
proportion to the number of terms served. The first term is proposed to remain at $150
per day; the second term at$175 per day; and the third term at$200 per day.
If the City Council should desire to make recommendations for appointment to the
ARB, the name of the candidate, together with a resume, address and phone number,
must be submitted to TAD no later than December 9, 1994.
C"qz.
Bob Terrell
City Manager
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