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Committee Report: Appointments (Paper #499 Order: That the Appointments Committee develop a posting for Part-time member of the Board of Assessors)
The Standing Committee on Appointments to whom was referred Paper #499 Series of 2015 having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends that the following posting be advertised, with applications closing January 12, 2016:
City Of Malden
Part Time Member, Board of Assessors
The City of Malden is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Member, Board of Assessors. This part time, stipend position, is for a qualified individual who can assist and advise the Assessing Department, and its staff, on all matters related to municipal assessment activities. Board members typically have a weekly public meeting and can be expected to also be involved in periodic and cyclical functions and issues as they arise. Board members are required to act on abatement and exemption applications as well as review and sign off on report submissions to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and other Governmental agencies as needed. Preferred candidates will have strong knowledge of MA municipal law as it relates to ad valorem tax for residential, commercial and personal property, experience and/or familiarity with Patriot Properties CAMA software system and a thorough working knowledge of the annual tax rate setting process. Prior municipal experience preferred but not required. Position requires strong communication and interpersonal service skills as well as, the ability to work cooperatively with Elected Officials and the City’s Financial Management Team.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to the City Council President, 200 Pleasant St., Malden, MA 02148 by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.