How does someone become an assessor?
County assessors are appointed by a conference board composed of the county board of supervisors, the mayors of all incorporated cities, and a board member from each school district who lives in the assessor’s jurisdiction. City assessors are appointed by a conference board composed of the county board of supervisors, members of the city council, and all members of the school board. Assessors are appointed to six-year terms. To be eligible, they must have a high school diploma or GED and pass an examination administered by the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance. To be reappointed, they must successfully complete a continuing education program equal to 150 hours of classroom instruction during their six-year terms.
