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Commissioners ratify Board of Equalization referees' decisions, making them final
Summary
The board approved a statutory resolution adopting the independent BOE referees' recommendations on property assessment protests; staff noted fewer protests this year and outlined appeal rights to the State Board of Assessment Appeals.
County staff (Gavin) explained that state law requires the board to adopt a resolution approving decisions made by appointed Board of Equalization referees, which finalizes those referees' outcomes and begins appeal timelines.
Gavin said the county appointed three referees this year, that the number of cases was lower than previous (noting the effect of valuation cycles), and that notice will be sent to affected taxpayers so the 30‑day appeal window to the State Board of Assessment Appeals can begin. A commissioner confirmed the shorter list of cases and the board moved, seconded and approved the resolution.
The resolution is a statutory, procedural action that finalizes referees' decisions; staff noted it does not reopen individual cases and that anyone denied at the county level may appeal to the state board within the statutory period.
