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.
The Executive Committee of the Maine Chapter seeks to provide services that are valued by our members. We want to hear from you! Let us know what you need and want from the Chapter. Better yet, get involved. If you have a suggestion or are interested in serving on a chapter committee, please get in touch with Chapter President Joseph St.Peter at jstpeter@auburnmaine.gov
Your purchase of this stylish mug supports our efforts to provide quality programs. At only $10, it can hold 14 oz of coffee, pens, pencils, paperclips, whatever! We will have these mugs available for purchase at Chapter meetings.
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
Resource for new CMAs – Just Ask the Assessor JATA Mentor List 2025
Membership application for 2026 is HERE!
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 2026 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.
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