Who is responsible for selecting Hearing Officers for a property tax appeal?

The selection of Hearing Officers for a property tax appeal is typically the responsibility of the Appeal Administrator or Taxpayer. The Appeal Administrator oversees the process of resolving property tax disputes, including the selection of Hearing Officers who will conduct the appeals. This allows for an unbiased and structured environment where both the taxpayer and the authorities can present their cases.

The Appeal Administrator is positioned to ensure that the officers selected have the necessary qualifications and impartiality to handle the specifics of each appeal case effectively. In some jurisdictions, the taxpayer may also have a role in this selection process, adding an element of fairness and transparency to the proceedings.

In contrast, while the Board of Assessors, Property Tax Court, and Commissioners play important roles in the assessment and appeals process, they are not typically the ones directly involved in selecting Hearing Officers. The Board of Assessors focuses on the assessment of property values rather than the administrative hearing process, and the Property Tax Court serves as a venue for appeals rather than selecting the officers. The Commissioners may oversee broader regulations and policies but do not usually get involved in the specifics of individual hearings. Therefore, the Appeal Administrator or the taxpayer is the appropriate choice for this responsibility.