Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Appointing a Board Member to the Ellis County Appraisal District’s Board of Directors for Calendar Years 2016 and 2017
Requested Action
Council to approve the resolution casting a vote for a candidate to serve as a board member of Ellis County Appraisal District’s Board of Directors for calendar years 2016 and 2017.
Recommendation
Staff is recommending that the city of Mansfield, Texas cast its vote for Phillip Lynch, who is seeking reappointment to the board of directors of Ellis County Appraisal District for the next period of calendar years, 2016 and 2017.
Description/History
Taxing Entities within Ellis Appraisal District of Ellis County, Texas are entitled to nominate and elect candidates to the County’s Appraisal Board. The process allows taxing authorities to oversee the administrative process of the County’s appraisal districts. The city of Mansfield, Texas has 1 vote out of 5,000 votes.
Justification
Texas law provides for the appointment of an Appraisal Board to oversee the administration and operation of an Appraisal District in Texas. The nomination and appointment of these Boards is derived from the taxing authorities within the Appraisal District.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Peter Phillis, CPA, Director of Business Services
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