What is the basic course of training for assessors?
The Orientation seminar is required. Orientation is designed to provide assessors general understanding of their responsibilities and the appropriate state and local government structure. The County Director of Real Property Tax Services conducts this seminar. In addition, the basic course of training (State Board’s Rules, ยง188-2.6) is required for all assessors. A State certified assessor who is appointed or elected in an assessing unit meeting the above criteria must, within a year of taking office, satisfy the introduction to farm appraisal component.
