City Code
Section 121 - Special Board of Appeal and Equalization
121.01
Establishment; Powers and Duties. The Council does hereby establish a
Special Board of Appeal and Equalization (the “Board”) and all the powers
and duties of the Council under M.S. 274.01, Subd. 1, are hereby delegated
to the Board.
121.02
Membership. The Board shall consist of five members who are residents
of the City and are qualified by experience and training to pass upon
matters pertaining to property valuations. At least one member shall be an
appraiser, realtor, or another person familiar with property valuations in
the City of Edina. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent
of the majority of the Council for a one year term. At least one member of
the Board must have attended the appeals and equalization course required by
M.S. 274.014. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation. Board
members who discontinue legal residency in the City shall be automatically
removed from office effective as of the date of such discontinuance.
121.03 Organization.
Subd. 1 Chair. The
Board shall elect a chair from its members for a term of one year.
Subd. 2 Rules and
Procedures. The Board shall adopt such reasonable rules and procedures as
are necessary and proper to carry out it powers and duties imposed by M.S.
274.01.
121.04
Meetings. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public, be
governed by Roberts Rules of Order, and otherwise be held pursuant to its
rules and procedures. The minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and a
copy shall be transmitted to each member of the council. At any meeting,
three members shall constitute a quorum.
121.05
Staff. Board meetings shall be attended by the City Assessor, and/or a
designated City staff member, and a recording secretary.”
History: Ord 2006-09 Adopted 11-6-06
Reference: M.S. 274.01
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