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Council amends Tax Assessment Board ordinance to match charter language on party composition and terms
Summary
The Ordinance Committee approved an amendment to the city code so the Tax Assessment Board of Review matches charter language: three members with no more than two from the same political party, two alternates, and three-year terms. Councilors asked clarifying questions about appointments and compensation; the measure passed unanimously in committee.
Council President Wall introduced an ordinance (426-02) to amend city code so the Tax Assessment Board of Review conforms to charter language. The proposed change clarifies that the board is composed of three members, no more than two of whom may be of the same political party, and two alternates; members and alternates would serve three-year terms with vacancies filled for unexpired terms.
Councilors asked procedural questions about who makes appointments and whether the commission receives any stipend. The chair and other members noted that past practice involved department or party leaders putting forward nominees and that some appointments are made by majority/minority leaders and the mayor depending on the specific board or commission rules. Councilors asked staff to review the appointment process and the budget for potential stipends; they also noted this amendment is intended to align code text with the charter.
After discussion, the committee voted to approve the ordinance and moved it forward to full council.
