The purpose of the Chapter is to educate the public on the importance of work performed by assessing officers; to improve the standards of present assessment practice by engaging in research and publication of the results of these studies; to elevate the standards of personnel requirements in assessment offices; to establish a clearinghouse to collect and distribute useful information in order to further cooperate with public and private agencies interested in a concerted effort for improving tax administration; to work for justice, equity, and uniformity within the tax structure and the distribution of the same.
A topic of discussion by the Executive Committee is to promote more chapter member participation on the standing committees. More information regarding these committees can be found in the by-laws. If you are interested in serving on any of these committees please get in touch with President Darryl McKenney at assessor@waldoboromaine.org
REGISTER NOW! – MEIAAO is proud to sponsor a one-day forum: 917- How to Critique An Appraisal
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME
Instructor: Stephen Sullivan, CMS CMA IV
Doors open at 8:00, class will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. & end at 4:30 p.m.
Forum 917 Description — How to Critique An Appraisal
Discover a methodical approach to the review and critique of appraisals submitted in support of
assessment reduction. You will distinguish if an appraiser acts as an advocate for the client, or
truly approaches the assignment as a disinterested unbiased third party. All aspects of an
appraisal will be inspected to ascertain the credibility and reliability of the work submitted.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a limit of 50 attendees. You must register by the deadline of November 7th in
order to secure your spot.
Resgister here: How to Critique An Appraisal
For other educational offerings, check on the Current Meeting and Course Schedules page of the Property Tax website: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/propertytax/trainingcertification/courses.htm
NEW resource for new CMAs – Just Ask the Assessor JATA Program with MENTOR LIST
Membership applications for 2025 coming soon!
Just a reminder-
Membership Benefits Include:
- Reduced price for Chapter meetings and educational sessions;
- Voting rights;
- Eligibility for Chapter scholarships; and,
- Opportunity to join IAAO at a special discounted rate (IAAO will discount the first 3 years of new IAAO membership for Maine Chapter members, see the IAAO.org website for a special membership application under Membership/Chapters and Affiliates)
Membership runs annually January 1st-December 31st
Membership application for 2024 can be found here:
Guidance document on How to testify before the Taxation Committee and a simplified explanation of the Legislature and the Legislative process can be found here.
The August 16, 2016 Law Court decision, Donald Petrin v. Town of Scarborough, was a significant ruling that has dominated assessor discussion forums ever since. Our esteemed colleague, Bill Van Tiunen, offers his take on the ruling here.
Check our “Links” page for Cape Elizabeth & Rockland’s zoning ordinances regulating vacation rentals.