Assessing Info - 11-5-15

2015 Election Now Open

The 2015 IAAO election is now open. Both paper and electronic ballots were sent to all members. See the IAAO website for more information on candidates and a proposed constitutional amendment. We encourage you to exercise your right to vote.

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Member Loyalty Program

The IAAO Member Loyalty program recognizes members for their long-term continued membership in the association. Upon membership dues being paid, members will receive a coupon in their member record in the IAAO database based upon the number of years as an IAAO member (see chart below). This coupon must be used online in the IAAO Marketplace for IAAO resources, merchandise, payment of membership dues and conference/seminar/webinar registrations and is not transferrable. Membership dues must be paid in full annually by January 31 in order to receive the coupon.

5–9 years = $5 coupon 10–14 years = $10 coupon 15–19 years = $15 coupon 20–24 years = $20 coupon 25–29 years = $25 coupon 30–34 years = $30 coupon 35–39 years = $35 coupon

40–44 years = $40 coupon 45–49 years = $45 coupon 50–54 years = $50 coupon 55–59 years = $55 coupon 60–64 years = $60 coupon 65–69 years = $65 coupon

Coupons must be redeemed online, and expire annually on December 31 of the year the dues are being paid. All recipients of the coupon will be notified in February 2016 of their coupon availability. Thank you for your continued membership in IAAO.

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Request for Proposals: Assessment Practices: Self-Evaluation Guide

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IAAO Welcomes New Research Manager

The Research Department is excited to announce a new addition to the staff on October 1! Margie Cusack is the new Research Manager (part time) and will work from Chicago. She has worked for Cook County, IL for almost 30 years and will retire from there in 2017, at which time she will become full time for IAAO. Margie has both assessment expertise and research experience and has taught for the University of Illinois Center for Urban Policy and Planning where she also served as a Senior Research Associate. Margie has won three IAAO awards and served on the Executive Board from 1998-2000. She has earned master’s degrees in public administration and political science. Welcome aboard Margie!

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Conference Photos Available

Photos from #IAAO2015 are now available. Visit the website and click on "Buy Images" to access photos. You'll be able to enjoy great moments again (like finding out IAAO Executive Director Ron Worth is Superman)!

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Conference CE Credits

If you would like to view your CE credits earned at the 2015 conference on our website, get the details here.

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Member Profile Winner

We have our winner for the $100 Visa gift card for a member updating their membership profile September 30–October 17—Irene Klein who updated her profile on October 12! Irene is an Appraisal Supervisor for the Fort Bend Appraisal District in Rosenberg, TX and has been a member since 2005. She is a member of the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts Chapter. Follow Irene's example and update your profile today.

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New Professional Resources

The IAAO Library contains thousands of resources for assessment professionals and we're constantly adding more! Listed below are a couple examples of the latest and greatest. And make sure to check out the complete list of our newest additions.

Land use and municipal budgets: the fiscal connection

Verifying valuation rates: data enrichment supports better appraisals

Questions or requests? Email us.

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Time for a new job? IAAO can help! Click here to get started

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Feedback Wanted

Help us improve the benefits and services we offer to members. Tell us about your membership experience in IAAO. We want to hear from you!

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Chapter and Affiliate Spotlight

In order to increase awareness about the Chapters and Affiliates that are so important to the success of IAAO, we are continuing to include links to information about some of IAAO's Chapters and Affiliates. If your area is interested in starting a new Chapter or Affiliate, please email Hayley Rees.

North Dakota Association of Assessing Officers
Northeastern Regional Association of Assessing Officers
Property Appraisers' Association of Florida
Rhode Island Association of Assessing Officers

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Amy Vermillion Named Poweshiek County Assessor

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Fair & Equitable November Digital Edition Available Now!

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Why I Like Property Tax

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Pilot Offerings

Attend the pilot offerings of these new courses and workshops and be one of the first to experience the improved educational opportunities that IAAO has to offer. Once the pilot classes have been conducted and evaluated these courses and workshops will be made available for scheduling in your continuing education program. Read more...

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36th Annual Legal Seminar

December 10–11, 2015  
Hyatt Regency
Boston, MA

To check out a preview of the sessions for this year's seminar, and to find out how to register, visit our 2015 Legal Seminar blog page.

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Upcoming IAAO Seminars in Bangkok

Course 300—Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal
January 20–24, 2016
Course 331—Mass Appraisal Practices and Procedures
January 27–31, 2016

IAAO, in conjunction with the Thai Appraisal Foundation and the Thai Real Estate Business School, will be presenting two courses on mass appraisal in January 2016 at the Arnoma Hotel in Bangkok. Click here for more information and to register.

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2016 GIS/CAMA Technologies Conference

February 22–25, 2016
Hyatt Regency
Savannah, GA

To find out all the details, take a look at our 2016 GIS/CAMA blog page.

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The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) invites you to its upcoming Public Meeting on November 20, 2015, in Cincinnati, OH, where potential changes for the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) will be considered. Click here to register.

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The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) has issued The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Q&A’s.

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