Board of Review Membership
Overview
The function of the Board of Review is to examine and review the current property tax assessment roll, to hear assessment appeals, and to correct errors on the roll. The Board of Review serves as an appeal board and can adjust individual assessments if necessary.
The Board of Review may raise or lower values on the assessment roll. They may also add omitted property to the roll, exempt Prinicipal Residences, and exempt Poverty or Disabled Veteran applicants.
Desired Background
The only formal membership requirements for the Board of Review are that it shall consist of five tax-paying City residents, who during their tenure may not City or School Board officers or employees. The appointment of members shall be based upon their knowledge of and experience in property valuation. Board of Review members serve 5-year terms.
Members should have a general interest in or working knowledge of accounting, finance, banking, property valuation, or the St. Ignace assessing district.
Expectations
Members are expected to:
- Attend all meetings,
- Complete training sessions,
- Review all materials before meetings,
- Carefully process all facts, documents, and rules pertaining to cases.
How Can I Become a Member?
BoR vacancies are filled by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council. Vacancies will be filled as they occur; an application of interest can be submitted at any time to be kept on file.