§ 2.96.080. Mandatory training.

A.

On and after January 1, 2001, any person newly selected for membership on, or newly appointed to be a member of, the assessment appeals board or to be an assessment hearing officer must complete the training described below prior to the commencement of his or her term on the assessment appeals board (or as an assessment hearing officer) or as soon as reasonably possible within one year thereafter.

B.

A member of the assessment appeals board or assessment hearing officer who does not complete the training required by this section in the time permitted shall complete that training within sixty days of the date of the notice by the clerk advising the member that his or her failure to complete the training constitutes resignation from the assessment appeals board or position of assessment hearing officer by operation of law. If the member fails to comply within sixty days of the notice by the clerk, the member shall be deemed to have resigned his or her position on the assessment appeals board or position of assessment hearing officer. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a board member or assessment hearing officer may continue to retain his or her position on the assessment appeals board or position of assessment hearing officer in order to complete all appeal hearings to which the member or assessment hearing officer is assigned and which commenced prior to the date of automatic resignation pursuant to this section.

C.

Every person newly selected for membership on or newly appointed to be a member of, the assessment appeals board (or newly appointed to be an assessment hearing officer) shall successfully complete a course of training conducted by either the State Board of Equalization or by the county of Madera. Training shall include, but not be limited to, an overview of the assessment process, elements in the conduct of assessment appeal hearings, and important developments in case and statutory law and administrative rules. The curriculum for the course of training shall be developed in accordance with the requirements of state law. The term "successfully complete" shall include full-time attendance at the course of training and a person's receiving a certificate of completion given by the entity conducting the training at the conclusion of the course of training.

(Ord. No. 580A, § 8, 3-30-2010; Ord. 580 § 1(part), 2000).