The purpose of the Chapter is to educate the public on the importance of work performed by assessing officers; to improve the standards of present assessment practice by engaging in research and publication of the results of these studies; to elevate the standards of personnel requirements in assessment offices; to establish a clearinghouse to collect and distribute useful information in order to further cooperate with public and private agencies interested in a concerted effort for improving tax administration; to work for justice, equity, and uniformity within the tax structure and the distribution of the same.
A topic of discussion by the Executive Committee is to promote more chapter member participation on the standing committees. More information regarding these committees can be found in the by-laws. If you are interested in serving on any of these committees please get in touch with President Darryl McKenney at assessor@waldoboromaine.org
For other educational offerings, check on the Current Meeting and Course Schedules page of the Property Tax website: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/propertytax/trainingcertification/courses.htm
NEW resource for new CMAs – Just Ask the Assessor JATA Program with MENTOR LIST
Membership application for 2025 is HERE!
Just a reminder-
Membership Benefits Include:
- Reduced price for Chapter meetings and educational sessions;
- Voting rights;
- Eligibility for Chapter scholarships; and,
- Opportunity to join IAAO at a special discounted rate (IAAO will discount the first 3 years of new IAAO membership for Maine Chapter members, see the IAAO.org website for a special membership application under Membership/Chapters and Affiliates)
Membership runs annually January 1st-December 31st
Membership application for 2025 can be found here:
Guidance document on How to testify before the Taxation Committee and a simplified explanation of the Legislature and the Legislative process can be found here.
Check our “Links” page for Cape Elizabeth & Rockland’s zoning ordinances regulating vacation rentals.