TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Neha Hoskins, Clerk of the Board Supervisors
REPORT BY: Paulette Cooper, Deputy Clerk of the Board II
SUBJECT: Reappointment on the Napa County Assessment Appeals Board
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RECOMMENDATION
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Reappoint William Molinari, for a second term, on the Napa County Assessment Appeals Board to represent Certified Public Accountant/Public Accountant. The term of office shall commence immediately and expire on September 3, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
There are currently two openings due to expired terms on the Napa County Assessment Appeals Board. The County Executive Office advertised the openings and received one qualified reappointment request from William Molinari. Incumbent Conrad W. Hewitt did not seek reappointment.
On April 10, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 Article XIII of the California Constitution and Revenue and Taxation Code section 1620 et seq., the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 1428, effective May 10, 2018, adding a new Chapter 2.49 to establish an Assessment Appeals Board (AAB). The AAB is created in Napa County to constitute the Napa County Board of Equalization that shall equalize the values of all property on local assessment roll by adjusting individual assessments. It shall be the duty of the AAB to exercise their powers in the manner and subject to the limitations specified by California law.
On April 24, 2018 the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2018-48 which established local rules for the AAB, repealed the local rules for the Napa County Board of Equalization and established compensation for AAB members.
The AAB shall consist of a total of five members who will all attend each meeting. However, pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 1622.1, the clerk of the AAB shall designate a three-member panel to act as the AAB for each meeting. The Board of Supervisors shall directly appoint members of the Assessment Appeals Board who shall have a minimum of fiv...
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