Local Government Budget, Finance, and Taxation

Assessment Administration (IAAO 400)

This course covers administrative concepts and procedures that can produce greater efficiency in the modern assessment office. Participants explore the key subsystems of an organization and how to operate them more effectively. Also included is the manager's role within an assessment organization: the processes of planning, directing, coordinating, organizing, budgeting, and evaluating toward the better utilization of human and physical resources. Topics include information systems, reappraisal, setting goals and objectives, maintenance, appeals, data processing, public relations, personnel, budgeting, report reviews, ratio studies, evaluations and standards of practice. (IAAO is the abbreviation for the International Association of Assessing Officers.)

Attendees

Tax appraiser and assessors

Duration

5 days

Site
Information

Course Materials

Property Appraisal and Assessment Administration, 1990

An advanced textbook that can support most courses, including course 400, but is best suited to the advanced courses and the advanced student.

Prerequisites

IAAO Course 101 and USPAP is recommended

Credit

30 hours of continuing education

Meets NC Department of Revenue continuing education requirements for property tax assessors and appraisers.

Certification

Final examination

Required course for assessors certification

Faculty
Coordinator

Kenneth Joyner, School of Government

Cancellation
Policy

Course participants who cancel their registration on or before July 27, 2009, will receive a full refund. Those who cancel on or before August 03, 2009, will receive a full refund, less a $50 cancellation fee. No refund will be made for cancellations made after August 03, 2009. All cancellations must be submitted in writing, as outlined in the School's cancellation policy.