HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-1998-016 Appointment of Special Board of Equalization and Review - 03-17-1998-8eORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A
SPECIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW
WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 105-322, the Board of Equalization and
Review of Orange County is presently composed of the members of the Board of County Commissioners of
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County is authorized to appoint a special
Board of Equalization and Review to carry the duties imposed by North Carolina General Statute 105-322;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County deem it advisable to appoint a special
Board of Equalization and Review and by this resolution provide for the membership, qualifications, terms
of office and the manner of filling of vacancies on the special Board of Equalization and Review;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS THAT:
1. The special Board of Equalization and Review of Orange County is hereby
created.
2. The Orange County special Board of Equalization and Review shall consist of
3 regular members and up to 5 alternate members, each to serve for a term
beginning on the date of appointment and ending after all appeals filed on or
prior to June 30, 1998 have been heard and decisions rendered.
3. Vacancies occurring and existing on the Orange County special Board of
Equalization and Review shall be filled by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners at their next regular meeting after the occurrence of the
vacancies.
Each member of the special Orange County Board of Equalization and Review
shall be a resident of Orange County and have the statutory qualifications
necessary to hold the public office of County Commissioner in Orange
County. In addition, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County, in
selecting members of the special Board of Equalization and Review, may
consider:
a. The length of time a candidate has resided in Orange County,
b. Whether and to what extent a candidate owns real property located
within Orange County,
c. Whether and to what extent a candidate is familiar with the value of
real property located within Orange County,
d. Whether and to what extent a candidate has had formal education in
real estate appraising,
e. The geographical composition of the special Board of Equalization and
Review within Orange County,
f. Any other matters that the Board deems appropriate.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners shall appoint members to the special Board of
Equalization and Review of Orange County in the same manner as it uses for other appointments.
After the members of the special Board of Equalization and Review of Orange County have been
appointed, the Orange County Board of Commissioners shall designate a chairman of the special Board.
This, the 17th day of March, 1998.