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Union County BER adopts rules of procedure, forms motor vehicle appeals subcommittee and names Mark Ashcraft vice chair
Summary
The Union County Board of Equalization and Review adopted rules of procedure, voted to create a three‑member motor vehicle appeals subcommittee and selected Mark Ashcraft as vice chair. The rules adoption and committee formation were approved by voice vote; the vice chair selection was moved and passed during the meeting.
The Union County Board of Equalization and Review adopted its rules of procedure, established a motor vehicle appeals subcommittee and selected Mark Ashcraft as vice chair during the meeting.
The board voted to adopt the BER rules of procedure after the rules were described as having been vetted with the county legal team. The rules document includes provisions on taxpayer representation, hearing procedures, scheduling and a new section 9 that requires forming a motor vehicle appeals subcommittee.
The board also moved to form a motor vehicle value appeals committee composed of three board members to hear motor vehicle valuation appeals if and when such appeals arise. The county attorney and staff advised that state BER statute and corresponding local special legislation require a three‑member committee; the board appointed the three members from among those present. Board members said motor vehicle appeals would be scheduled on normal meeting days rather than special meetings.
Finally, the board selected Mark Ashcraft to serve as vice chair so someone will be available to preside in the absence of the chair. The motion to name Ashcraft vice chair was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: adopting formal rules and creating a designated subcommittee clarifies procedures for taxpayer representation, rescheduling, motor vehicle valuation appeals and committee membership. Naming a vice chair ensures continuity of quasi‑judicial hearings when the chair is absent.
The minutes record the motions and voice votes but do not list individual roll‑call tallies for the actions taken. Staff said they will circulate the adopted rules and the motor vehicle subcommittee appointments and will schedule any motor vehicle appeals on a regular meeting day when they arise.
Ending: The board adjourned after completing those procedural actions.
