Board of Equalization

The Scott County Board of Commissioners is looking for interested citizens to fill a vacancy on the Special County Board of Appeals.  Click on the application form on the right, or contact Cindy Geis at 952-496-8167.  Resumes may be included but will not be accepted in lieu of an application form.  Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled.

This Board provides a fair and objective forum for property owners to appeal their valuation or classification.  Members must be able to address property owners’ issues efficiently, fairly and objectively.  Members must be able to make decisions on classification and valuation of various real estate parcels located in Scott County.  Members will foster an open and trusted professional relationship with concerned taxpayers and County Staff.  Members will not engage in discussions regarding Board proceedings with applicants outside of the presence of the other Board members.  Members serve on the Special Board of Appeal at the direction and discretion of the appointing County Board and are subject to the restrictions imposed by law on the appointing board. 

The current vacancy will be filled for the 2012 Board proceedings, with the potential for an additional appointment thereafter. The member will be required to attend a four hour certification course established and led by the Minnesota Department of Revenue around May of 2012.  Annual commitments also include an Assessment Summary and Organizational Orientation session led by the Scott County Department of Taxation in June of 2012, as well as one to two Special Board of Equalization meetings in June of 2012 (depending on the need for a second meeting).

It is preferred that applicants are knowledgeable on the income, cost, and market approaches to valuation; have knowledge of market conditions in recent years; and understand the multiple classifications of property.  Preference will be given to those who have experience as an appraiser, realtor or other person familiar with property valuations and classifications.  Compensation for service is based on the total number of meetings attended as well as mileage costs.

Members