Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Appointing a Nominee to the Johnson County Appraisal District’s Board of Directors for Calendar Years 2016 and 2017
Requested Action
Council to approve the resolution casting votes for a candidate to serve as a board member of Johnson 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 votes for Byron Black, who is seeking reappointment to the board of directors of Johnson County Appraisal District for the next period of calendar years, 2016 and 2017.
Description/History
Taxing Entities within Johnson Appraisal District of Johnson 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 27 votes 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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