SB 603
Relating to Property Valuation Training and Procedures Commission
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Bill overview
This bill amends the West Virginia code to establish the Property Valuation Training and Procedures Commission and requires that one of its citizen members have a demonstrated background in or knowledge of agriculture. The commission will consist of the State Tax Commissioner, county assessors, county commissioners, and citizen members appointed by the Governor. Members will serve for varying terms, and citizen members will receive a daily stipend for their service, along with reimbursement for expenses.
Key provisions
- Requires one citizen member of the commission to have a background in or knowledge of agriculture.
- The commission will be under the Department of Tax and Revenue.
- Members are appointed by the Governor with Senate consent.
- Assessors and county commissioners are appointed through nominations by associations.
- Citizen members receive a daily stipend of $50 for service.
- Members are reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses.
- The commission is funded through a separate legislative appropriation.
- Meetings are to be held at least twice annually, or upon request.
Who is affected
- Property owners in West Virginia
- The Department of Tax and Revenue
- County assessors
- County commissioners
- Citizen members of the commission
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for agricultural expertise among citizen members.
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