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RES-2013-012
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW WITH COMPROMISE AUTHORITY AND TO
DELEGATE CERTAIN AUTHORITIES TO THE ASSESSOR
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 105-322 authorizes the Orange County Board
of Commissioners to appoint a special Board of Equalization and Review to carry out the duties
imposed therein; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 105-312(k) authorizes the Orange County
Board of Commissioners to delegate compromise powers to the special Board of Equalization
and Review; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 105-325 authorizes the Orange County Board
of Commissioners to delegate certain authorities to the Assessor; and
WHEREAS,the Orange County Board of Commissioners deem it advisable to appoint a
special Board of Equalization and Review and by this resolution provide for the membership,
qualifications, terms of office, compromise power, and the manner of filling vacancies on the
special Board of Equalization and Review, and to delegate certain authorities to the Assessor;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS THAT:
1. The special Orange County Board of Equalization and Review is hereby created in order
to carry out the duties imposed in North Carolina General Statute 105-322, including the
duties set forth in North Carolina General Statute 105-322(g)(5).
2. The special Orange County Board of Equalization and Review is delegated authority to
compromise pursuant of North Carolina General Statute 105-312(k).
3. The special Orange County Board of Equalization and Review shall consist of 3 regular
members and 7 alternate members,each to serve for a term of two years. All terms
begin April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
4. Two members of the special Orange County Board of Equalization and Review shall
constitute a quorum.
5. If a vacancy occurs on the special Orange County Board of Equalization and Review
before an incumbent member's term expires,the appointment of a successor shall be
for the unexpired term of the member vacating the position.
6. A vacancy occurring and existing shall be filled by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners at its next regular meeting after the occurrence of the vacancy.
7. Each member of the special Orange County Board of Equalization and Review shall be a
resident of Orange County, should have paid all Orange County taxes currently owed,
and have the statutory qualifications necessary to hold the public office of Orange
County Commissioner.
8. The Orange County Board of Commissioners shall appoint members to the special
Orange County Board of Equalization and Review in the same manner as it uses for
other appointments.
9. After the members of the special Orange County Board of Equalization and Review have
been appointed,the Orange County Board of Commissioners shall designate a
chairperson.
10. The Orange County Board of Commissioners shall fix the compensation for the members
of the special Orange County Board of Equalization and Review at$75 per meeting
attended for regular members, and$100 per meeting attended for the Chair.
11. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 105-325(b),the Assessor is delegated the
authorities in North Carolina General Statute 105-325 except for the authority in North
Carolina General Statute 105-325(a)(6).
This, the 19th day of February 2013.
Barry Ja obs, Chai
Orange rd of Commissioners