Legislation Details

File #: AB2021-030    Version: 1
Type: Council Appointment Status: Appointed
File created: 1/5/2021 Meeting Body Council
On agenda: 1/12/2021 Final action: 1/12/2021
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Council appointment to fill vacancy on the Board of Equalization - Applicant(s): Sonja Merk and Peter Visser
Attachments: 1. Applicant List, 2. Merk Application
Department Council Office

Primary Contact Email:    jnixon@co.whatcom.wa.us

 

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Council appointment to fill vacancy on the Board of Equalization - Applicant(s): Sonja Merk and Peter Visser

 

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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

1 Vacancy, current member eligible to reapply, 3-year term. Applicants must live in County Council District 4. The Board ensures that all properties are valued at 100% of market value. The Board may equalize property values by either lowering or raising land/building assessments. The Board generally meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with occasional Tuesday meetings as the caseload requires. Members receive $75 per diem for attending hearings.