Meetings
The Board will decide a time and place within the county of each meeting. Approximately 10 to 15 meetings are conducted each year.
Members
Michael Feldman
|
Member |
Citizen |
Second |
11/1/06 |
6/2/17 |
Felix W. Morrison
|
Member |
Citizen |
First |
1/17/13 |
6/2/18 |
Walter Scanlan
|
Member |
Citizen |
Second |
11/1/06 |
6/2/18 |
George Weaver
|
Member |
Citizen |
Second |
4/19/04 |
6/2/18 |
Composition
Each Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board consists of three members and one alternate. Members are appointed by the Governor. The Governor names the Chair. Members are paid $25 per hour.
Election
The Commissioner's Office and Liaison submit their nominees to the Commissioners for approval. Once approved the Commissioners send a letter to the Governor’s Appointment Office for his approval and appointment. The Governors Office copies the Commissioners on new appointments.
Term of Office
This is a 5-year term.
Charge / Authority
(Annotated Code of Maryland; Tax Property Article; Title 3. Section 3-101-108)
The Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board shall have jurisdiction over all appeals in its area concerning:
- Agricultural Land Preservation Easement Program
- Home Owners' Tax Credit Program
- Property Tax Assessments
- Renters' Tax Credit Program
- Other local tax matters assigned to the board for hearing
This jurisdiction includes but is not limited to appeals concerning local tax credits, local taxes, and special taxing areas.