iAAO

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The Utah Chapter IAAO was selected as the International Chapter of the Year!

The Utah Chapter of the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) serves as an educational and networking resource for public property appraisers and their staff throughout the state of Utah. We strive to follow the mission of our parent organization to promote innovation and excellence in property appraisal, assessment administration, and property tax policy through professional development, education, research, and technical assistance.   Founded in 1965, the Utah Chapter of the IAAO also strives to:

• Promote uniform and equitable principles of assessment through professionalism;
• Educate the public on the importance of the work performed by assessing officers;
• Improve assessment standards through education and modern methods of efficient technology;
• Promote professional designations through our organization; and
• Better serve Utah taxpayers  

At the beginning of the year we established our chapter goals for 2011. This process encouraged measurement of our commitment to fundamental core values which guide each of us working in our industry.  The IAAO Code of Ethics and Standard of Professional Conduct indentify core values of integrity, honesty, fairness, openness, respect, and responsibility. We must adhere to these values in our effort to earn public trust and professional credibility. Our goals to serve you are based upon our ongoing commitment to this code of ethics both as individuals and as an organization.  

We continue to strengthen our relationship with our partner organizations which include the Utah Assessors Association, Multi-County Appraisal Trust (MCAT), and the Utah State Tax Commission (USTC). While each organization has its own purpose we are able to collaborate and leverage shared resources to best serve our membership and achieve our goals.

Another partner relationship includes the Utah Association of Appraisers (UAA). The UAA is heavily involved in the legislative process on all issues related to our industry. The IAAO role in the establishment of the Appraisal Foundation qualifies our chapter to participate on the UAA Board of Trustees.  Our seats are directly related to our how many of our assessment professionals are national members of IAAO. We currently qualify for two seats on the UAA Board of Trustees. They are currently filled by Kathleen Howell and John Ulibarri. In addition, the UAA has invited Lee Gardner from our membership to fill an At-Large position on their board. Lee is currently serving as UAA chair for 2011. To find more information about the UAA visit their website at http://www.utahappraisers-uaa.com/

In 2010 our organization was recognized and received the “Outstanding Chapter” award at the IAAO International Conference on Assessment Administration held in Orlando, Florida.  This award is for all Utah jurisdictions and assessment professionals. Thank you for the individual contributions you make to your organizations and our industry.

Building on this success 2011 is developing into an exciting year. We will continue providing quality CE and will be adding IAAO qualifying education (QE) to our schedule. Several members of our chapter are pursuing In-State instructor credentials which will enhance our education options in the future. In addition, several members are currently pursuing IAAO professional designations which will further recognize their experience, expertise, and commitment.

Thank you for this opportunity to serve you and your organizations.

Sincerely,

Tom Durrant
President,  IAAO  - Utah Chapter

January/February Training
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