Can an appraiser on the appraisal staff also serve as a Board of Assessor member?

In many jurisdictions, there's a provision that allows specific roles in appraisal to overlap under certain conditions, such as the population size being less than 100,000. This is often designed to ensure that smaller communities can maintain efficient governance and appraisal practices when the pool of qualified individuals is limited. In such cases, having an appraiser also serve as a member of the Board of Assessors can bring valuable expertise and streamline processes.

This structure provides flexibility in smaller communities, where the need for knowledgeable individuals on assessment boards may outweigh concerns about potential conflicts of interest or independence. It acknowledges the unique challenges faced by smaller populations and allows for a practical approach to managing appraisal duties and responsibilities.

In larger populations or jurisdictions, there are typically more stringent regulations to prevent conflicts of interest and to ensure the integrity of the appraisal process. These larger entities may not allow such dual roles to maintain clear separation and unbiased appraisal activities.