State Board of Equalization: Composition; qualifications; terms; compensation; quorum; staff.
1. The State Board of Equalization, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created. The Governor shall designate one of the members to serve as Chairman of the Board.
2. The Governor shall appoint:
(a) One member who is a certified public accountant or a registered public accountant.
(b) One member who is a property appraiser with a professional designation.
(c) One member who is versed in the valuation of centrally assessed properties.
(d) Two members who are versed in business generally.
3. Only three of the members may be of the same political party and no more than two may be from the same county.
4. An elected public officer or his deputy, employee or any person appointed by him to serve in another position must not be appointed to serve as a member of the State Board of Equalization.
5. After the initial terms, members serve terms of 4 years, except when appointed to fill unexpired terms. No member may serve more than two full terms consecutively.
6. Any member of the Board may be removed by the Governor if, in his opinion, that member is guilty of malfeasance in office or neglect of duty.
7. Each member of the Board is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80, as fixed by the Board, for each day actually employed on the work of the Board.
8. While engaged in the business of the Board, each member and employee of the Board is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
9. A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum, and a majority of the Board shall determine the action of the Board. The Board may adopt regulations governing the conduct of its business.
10. The staff of the State Board of Equalization must be provided by the Department and the Executive Director is the Secretary of the Board.
Last modified: February 27, 2006