Applicants sought to fill vacancies on Board of Equalization

WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Walla Walla County Board of Equalization (BOE). The BOE is made up of three members who meet in a public hearing setting to hear petitions relative to property values subsequent to appraisals of property value completed by the county.

Board members must be residents of the county, and must attend a special Department of Revenue training seminar, typically held in June, regarding Board duties. Training-related travel expenses are reimbursed consistent with county travel policy.

The BOE meets on an as-needed basis, generally four to six times per year, to consider petitions. Board members are paid a per diem, pursuant to statute, for each actual BOE meeting attended.

Board of Equalization members operate independently from any county office or official, making fair and impartial decisions on appeals on property value. MEmbers may not hold any elected office, nor be an employee of any elected official.

Applications can be found on the county website, http://www.co.walla-walla.wa.us, or at the Walla Walla County Commissioners Office, 314 Main Street, Walla Walla (Room 203), or they can be obtained by calling the Commissioners Office at (509) 524-2505.

Completed application packets must be returned to the Commissioners Office by noon, Friday, February 26, via mail, fax, or email (wwcocommissioners@co.walla-walla.wa.us). As part of the selection process, applicants may be interviewed.