Title
Resolution - A Resolution by the City of Mansfield, Texas Affirming the Casting of Votes in the 2018-2019 Election of the Board of Directors for the Central Appraisal District of Tarrant County
Requested Action
Council to approve the resolution casting votes for a candidate to serve as a board member of Tarrant County Appraisal District's Board of Directors for calendar years 2018 and 2019.
Recommendation
Staff is recommending that the City of Mansfield, Texas cast its votes for Mike Leyman who is seeking appointment to the board of directors of Tarrant County Appraisal District for the next period of calendar years, 2018 and 2019.
Description/History
Taxing entities within Tarrant Appraisal District of Tarrant 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 55 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, Deputy City Manager
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