FCIAAO Fall 2022 Newsletter

Florida Chapter of IAAO

Fall 2022

Staying Appraised

Photo: Daniel Tomlinson

2022 TPP Seminar

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

President’s Message……….…… 2-3

Please join us at the Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee for the 2022 TPP Seminar. December 7th through the 9th $100 FCIAAO Members / $140 Non Members Don ’ t delay! Sign up today! REGISTER by November 11 th for room block and to avoid late regis-tration. Click to see AGENDA or view on page 6.

TPP Seminar News...……….….…… 4

Education Calendar……………….. 5

Best Practices……………… ….… 6-7

Member Spotlight………. .……...... 9

Diversity Statement .……….…...... 10

Retirements .……………………..... 11

IAAO Conference News .…... 12-17

2023 Conference News.…….. 18-19

County Spotlight…………….... 20-21

In Memoriam………………….…... 22

Professional Des. News……….… . 24

Employment Opportunities…...… 25

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

2022-2023 FCIAAO

EXECUTIVE BOARD

PRESIDENT Dee Dee Harnish, AAS, RES, CFE Director, Valuation Services Monroe County VICE PRESIDENT Christopher D. Mitts, PPS, CFE Appraisal & Automation Specialist St. Lucie County 2 ND VICE PRESIDENT Kevin D. Hayes, MAI, CAE, RES, CFE Deputy of Appraisals Pinellas County TREASURER A. Renee Large, AAS, EA, CFE Chief Administrative Officer Clay County SECRETARY Wynta Loughrey, RES, CFE Assistant Commercial Valuation Manager Sarasota County MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Kathy Rhodes, CFE Manager, Western Community Service Center Palm Beach County DIRECTOR Gina Fletcher, AAS, CPM, CFE Assistant Property Appraiser Leon County DIRECTOR Opal Hudson, CPM, CFE Assistant Chief Administrative Officer-Value Hillsborough County

Happy Fall! Happy Football Season!

Now that TRIM is over and our VAB appeal proceedings begin, we come to one of the busiest parts of our year. I wish everyone the best of luck in their upcoming hearings! The 88th IAAO Annual Conference just wrapped up a few weeks ago in Boston, Massachusetts. I, along with many of your board members and other Florida IAAO members, were able to attend and represent the Flor-

Dee Dee Harnish AAS, RES, CFE

ida contingent. First and foremost, I would like to congratulate Mr. Patrick Alesandrini on his installation as the 2023 President of the IAAO. This is an amazing and well - deserved honor and those of us in Florida know how lucky the IAAO membership is to have him lead this organization. There were many informative sessions and takeaways from presen- tations by appraisal jurisdictions all around the country and world. The Keynote speaker again this year was amazing. Adrienne Hazlet, a victim of the Boston Marathon bombing, inspired us with her story of obstacles and triumphs. Her story of resilience in the face of adversity touched us all and left us with a feeling of hope and a perspective of never giving up. I also had the honor this year of accepting on the behalf of the Chap- ter the Virginia Cup! With sixteen new designees this past year, we came out on top for the 11th time! The Virginia Cup is one of the coveted awards at the conference, and as usual, our commitment to education and professional development was recognized. Although we did not win Chapter of the Year, our eyes are on the prize for next year! In addition, several of our Property Appraisers Offices were recognized for earning or re - certifying the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration (CEAA). I would like to congratulate the following offices:

DIRECTOR Nikki Pontello, CFE Chief Administrative Officer St Johns County

St. John ’ s County Property Appraiser ’ s Office – Initial Certification of the CEAA Osceola County Property Appraiser ’ s Office – Second Recertification of the CEAA

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Kenny Pennington, CFE, CBC Chief Deputy Osceola County

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CONTINUED

Lee County Property Appraiser ’ s Office – Second Recertification of the CEAA Alachua County Property Appraiser ’ s Office – Third Recertification of the CEAA Martin County Property Appraiser ’ s Office – First Recertification of the CEAA St. Lucie County Property Appraiser ’ s Office – First Recertification of the CEAA

If your office is considering starting the process the obtain the CEAA, remember we have a reposi- tory of submissions from most of the counties who have completed this process on our website. Palm Beach County Property Appraiser ’ s Office also was awarded the 2022 Public Information Program Award for their video series entitled “ Outliers. ” Congratulations! Terry Taylor from Or- ange County also received the Kenneth J. McCarren Award for recruiting the most, new IAAO members for the award year. Great job, Terry! If you have not had the opportunity to attend an IAAO conference, I highly recommend it. The valuable information and ideas, as well as the networking opportunities, are just two of the rea- sons you should consider attending. There are many scholarships available through IAAO and the Florida Chapter that can assist with the costs. In December, we will be holding our Annual Tangible Personal Property Seminar in Kissimmee, Florida, December 7 - 9, 2022. This year the TPP Committee has worked hard to bring you a new pre - conference two - day Workshop called “ Excel for TPP. ” Bringing the membership pertinent and relevant education is one of our main objectives and the TPP Steering Committee has exem- plified this with this workshop. As always, your Executive Board is here to serve you. If you have questions, concerns, or sugges- tions, please do not hesitate to contact any one of us. This is your chapter, and we are here to help!

Respectfully,

DeeDee Harnish, RES, AAS, CFE FCIAAO President 2022 - 2023

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2022 TPP SEMINAR

There is still time to REGISTER for the 2022 TPP Seminar. Join us December 7th - 9th at the Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista South in Kis- simmee. The seminar will cover several topics to in- clude valuation, legislative updates, a mock VAB hearing, and much more. This year we are also ex- cited to feature an Excel Workshop designed for TPP. At this time the workshop is full, but if inter- ested, please join the WAITLIST.

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EDUCATION CALENDAR

IAAO 852: AAS Case Study Review

Live Online | November 1 - 4

IAAO 400: Assessment Administration

Live Online | November 7 - 11

IAAO 400: Assessment Administration

Live Online | November 11 - 16

IAAO 155: Depreciation Analysis

Live Online | November 15 - 22

IAAO 331: Mass Appraisal Practices and Procedures

Live Online | November 18 - 23

IAAO 102: Income Approach to Valuation

Live Online | November 18 - 23

IAAO 400: Assessment Administration

Live Online | December 12 - 15

The IAAO sponsors and/or advertises the offerings listed above. For more details and to register online visit www.iaao.org IAAO 852: AAS Case Study Review

Live Online | November 8 - 10

Time Trend Analysis Workshop

Live Online | November 14

IAAO 854 – CMS Case Problem Review Workshop

Live Online | November 16 - 17

The Florida DOR sponsors the offerings listed above. For more details and to register, email PTOTraining@floridarevenue.com TPP Workshop: Excel for TPP Valuation The FCIAAO sponsors the offerings listed above. For more details and to register online visit www.fciaao.org/events

Live | December 5 - 6

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BEST PRACTICES

IAAO has a wealth of Standards “ intended to guide property tax assessment officials, tax policy analysts, and administrators ” (IAAO.org). To learn more, please visit the TECHNICAL STANDARDS page of IAAO.

ATTENTION! If your office has implemented an innovated Best Practice, found a solution to an assessment problem, or received recognition for your awesome work, FCIAAO would love to share it with our membership. Please email Director OPAL HUDSON with the story, county logo, and any relevant pics so we put you in our spotlight!

BEST PRACTICES CONT… FCIAAO DEMOGRAPHIC CAMPAIGN

Connecting with your audience is key to the suc- cess of any people oriented endeavor. One of the ways organizations can best do this is by first learning who their audience is from both an inter- nal and external perspective. In our efforts to embrace, adopt and promote this best practice, the FCIAAO will launch a chapter demographic campaign in 2023. Once launched, members will be asked to update their membership profiles, which will contain a few more fields to help us get to know our membership and their needs. More details to come in the near future.

We ’ re excited to get to know you all better!

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BEST PRACTICES CONT… NEW AFFINITY GROUP

Once we know our audience better, FCIAAO would like to start an affinity group to better support, value, include, and empower our members to suc- ceed in their careers and the association. If inter- ested or have suggestions, please email Director OPAL HUDSON.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: ROSANA FONSECA

Name: Rosana Fonseca

County: Appraiser

Orange County Property

What do you do for the PA? I serve as the Assistant Property Ap- praiser/Chief of Staff at OCPA. I pro- vide organizational support and man- age executive/administrative staff. How long have you been em- ployed by the PA? I joined the Orange County Property Appraiser's office on January 5, 2021. My past work experience includes public policy, constituent casework, construction administration, and na- tional event production and logistics for presidential campaigns, non - profit organizations, and corpora- tions.

What do you like most about your job? I enjoy my job because of the collegial atmosphere, which val-

ues and encourages participation, recognition of accomplishments, and teamwork.

Where was your best vacation ever? My backpacking trip to Italy was one of the most mem- orable events in my life. I travelled up and down the country, hiking, camping, and experiencing the culture.

What are your hobbies and interest outside your job? I find my Zen with hiking, yoga, cycling, and rooting for the Knicks, Jets, Yankees, Rangers, Liberty, and Magic.

What is some of the best career advice you ’ ve been given? Careers are rarely linear. Focus on working hard, adapting when circumstances change, and always delivering on your promises.

What ’ s one thing people would be surprised to know about you? I used to ride a GSXR motorcy- cle. The sound of my engine. The smell of burnt rub- ber. I miss it!

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FCIAAO DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The Florida Chapter of the International Association of Assessing Officers (FCIAAO) is committed to actualiz- ing an assessment industry more reflective of the communities our members serve. To accomplish this, the FCIAAO pledges to: 1. Build a 21st century professional association through the weaving of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into all aspects of our strategic plan and decision making processes 2. Actively recognize, engage and support diverse backgrounds and perspectives to enrich association ca- pabilities 3. Actively recognize, engage and support diverse individual viewpoints and contributions throughout all facets of the association 4. Actively educate our members on how to create equitable work environments and behaviors Create a more diverse profession and association by educating our membership on barriers to entry into the assessment industry and how to navigate them to encourage diverse workforce interest The FCIAAO Board was proud to present the association ’ s new Diversity Statement to the mem- bership at the 2022 Annual Conference this year in Ft. Lauderdale. Our chapter and its leaders recognize that the uniqueness and knowledge of each individual member strengthens our associ- ation, our workspaces, and how we serve our communities. Please see below for our official statement...

Building on this commitment, we are especially concerned with providing leadership and learning opportuni- ties where needed, and culturally relevant service and value to our members, our industry, and the communi- ties we serve. FCIAAO believes a diverse industry is a quality industry.

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RETIREMENTS

Congratulations to those individuals below who recently retired or who plan to do so in the near future. The FCIAAO thanks you for your hard work and dedication, and wishes you much happi- ness in your new chapter of life!

Retiree

Title at Retirement

County

Years of Service

Bob Richards

Appraiser III

Palm Beach County

23

Cyndi Manikas

Residential Appraiser III

Palm Beach County

27

Mike Wheeler

Agriculture Appraiser

Palm Beach County

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Are you or a member of your office retiring? Or maybe you already have. We want to know and celebrate you! Please send all notices of retirement to Director OPAL HUDSON. Be sure to include name, county, title at time of retirement, and years of service. Retirement announcements will be published in our quarterly newsletter.

Action Requested

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2022 IAAO ANNUAL CONFERENCE RECAP

FCIAAO 2022 Virginia Cup

Among all the great highlights of the 2022 IAAO Conference in Boston, our Florida Chapter and its members shined! On behalf of the FCIAAO Board of Directors, we ’ d like to congratulate each of you on your successes, and thank you for making our chapter the best chapter in all of IAAO!

Osceola County CEAA Recertification

Alachua County CEAA Recertification

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2022 IAAO CONFERENCE RECAP CONT… FCIAAO WINS

St Lucie County CEAA Recertification

St Johns County CEAA Designation

Palm Beach County Public Information Program Award

Terry Taylor , CAE, RES, AA S Kenneth J. McCarren Award

Martin County CEAA Recertification

Lee County CEAA Recertification

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2022 IAAO CONFERENCE RECAPCONT… FCIAAO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

“ I would like to extend my genuine appreciation to the Florida Chapter of the IAAO for the scholarship award granted to me to attend the 2021 IAAO Inter- national Conference located in Boston Massachu- setts. While in attendance, I was able to see the re- cent advancements and developments in our indus- try first - hand. The networking aspect of the conference reached all around the globe. I had the pleasure to connect with domestic colleagues as well as a group who attended all the way from Seoul, Korea. Educational sessions were a rewarding opportunity to earn credit hours. The curriculum of the sessions I attended were informative and useful. Interesting topics were discussed from various localities and were extremely enlightening. I strongly encourage any qualified members to take advantage of scholarship applications in the future. By attending a conference you will be amazed at the resources available to you through education ses- sions, sponsor participation and exhibitions all of- fered for your personal growth. ”

Dina Meath Pinellas County

FCIAAO provides opportunity for two (2) $1000 scholarships for eligible members to attend the IAAO Annual Conference each year. For more infor- mation, please visit FCIAAO.ORG or reach out to any FCIAAO Board Mem- ber.

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2022 IAAO CONFERENCE RECAPCONT… FCIAAO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Thank you to FCIAAO for selecting me as a recipient of the IAAO Annual Confer- ence Scholarship. The conference was my first and an enriching experience that broadened my perspective and chal- lenged me to grow professionally. I attended some very informative ses- sions and learned from the best in the industry. It was interesting to see how different jurisdictions operate and what innovative tools they are currently using. So much has improved in just the 12 short years since I have joined the Hills- borough County Property Appraiser ’ s Of- fice. I was fortunate to have met like- minded individuals from our industry that are driven and continuously looking for ways to make a difference in this world. Participating in the roundtable discussions introduced new ideas that can be implemented for the betterment of our agency, the citizens we serve, and motivated me to want to become more

Beba Sheehy Hillsborough County

involved. One of the many highlights was attend- ing the opening ceremony and listening to the mo- tivational keynote speaker Adrianne Haslet, 2013 Marathon bombing survivor, tell her story. Her speech was a genuinely moving experience. By the time she finished, I don ’ t believe there was a dry eye in the room. If I could offer one suggestion to agency leaders, it would be to allow their non - leadership staff mem- bers the opportunity to attend future conferences. It would be beneficial for their jurisdictions, as the exposure provides useful knowledge that can be taken back and applied in the organization ’ s daily operations. I would highly encourage anyone in the assessment world to attend an annual confer- ence, and strongly recommend that those who haven ’ t been apply for a scholarship and be given an opportunity to attend one. This event was such an eye opener for me, a watershed moment in my career, and an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life.

IAAO U40 - ish Conference Scavenger Hunt

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2022 IAAO CONFERENCE RECAP CONT… IAAO PRESIDENT PAT ALESANDRINI

FCIAAO ’ s very own Patrick Alesandrini was sworn in as 2023 IAAO President during the IAAO conference closing banquet. Surrounded by his beautiful wife, Mary, his mother, extended family, friends, coworkers, and fellow FCIAAO members, Pat pledged his service to the associ- ation he has been a member of, worked hard to enhance and promote, taught for, and loved for over four decades. FCIAAO is proud of Pat ’ s achievements both on the international and state level, and look forward to supporting his efforts beginning in January as IAAO President!

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2022 IAAO CONFERENCE RECAP CONT… NETWORKING FLORIDA STYLE

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2023 CONFERENCE NEWS

Save the Dates: April 19 - 21

Click HERE to learn more about the city and what it has to offer. Start planning your trip today! Visit FCIAAO.org for more details soon.

St. Petersburg, Florida

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2023 CONFERENCE NEWS CONT...

Save the Dates: August 27 - 30

Click HERE to learn more about the city and what it has to offer. Start planning your trip today! Visit IAAO.org for more details soon.

Salt Lake City, Utah

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COUNTY SPOTLIGHT: ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua County has a history of adaptation and innova- tion. In the 1850s the county adapted by moving its seat to the newly named Gainesville to connect Alachua County to the planned railroads. Being connected to the railroads allowed for agriculture to flourish, bringing in new industries to the region, and connecting tourists to the outdoor beauty of Alachua County. When the big freezes of winters 1894 - 1895 decimated the agriculture industry, many of the towns reinvented themselves into phosphate mining towns. This led to Alachua County shipping over half of Florida's phosphate. In 1906 the University of Florida was officially opened and has con- tinued to grow and lead innovations through its educa- tional paths from that point forward. In the 1930s - 1950s, Alachua County adapted again and became part of the tung oil industry. World War II came, and Florida saw that 90% of its tung oil was being shipped out of Alachua and Bradford counties. The growth and identity changes Alachua County has seen throughout the years have shown that people and the county always persevere and move forward.

Alachua County is located in the North Central part of Florida. It has a population of 278,468 as of the 2020 US census. Alachua County also houses 57,000 students from the University of Florida. The County has a feel of a busy metropolitan area to a small Americana commu- nity. For education, the University of Florida is also ac- companied by Santa Fe College, and both bring great educational and professional advancements Hon. Ayesha Solomon

to Florida and Alachua County resi- dents. The county is also home to an outstanding healthcare industry in UF Health (Shands), North Florida Hospi- tal, UF College of Medicine, and other great biotech companies located throughout the county. The agriculture industry is always evolving and is part of the DNA of Alachua County. The arts community is brisling and continuous throughout Alachua County's history and helps shape the character of the community through Music, Literature, and Fine Arts. Alachua County is also proud to protect and care for six Florida State Parks each with its own unique identity.

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COUNTY SPOTLIGHT: ALACHUA COUNTY CONT...

Much like our county, Alachua County Property Appraiser, Ayesha Solomon has been innovat- ing the relationship between the Property Appraiser's Office and the community it serves. Community outreach initiatives have been created to better serve Alachua County with in -

person seminars and online webi- nars to help inform and educate the community of Alachua County. The "Welcome Neighbor" packets mail out information to first - time home buyers so that they can be better informed about the Property Appraiser's office, the process of appraisal and taxes, and exemp- tions that may apply to them. The community outreach team strives to strategically inform the public regarding the office ’ s responsibili- ties and procedures.

Ayesha Solomon takes pride that her team is striving for a gold standard in everything they do. The team values transparency, integrity, being community - focused, and knowledgeable. This is what makes the team TICK. Probate and Estate Summit

Downtown Alachua

Gainesville Hippodrome Theatre

Paynes Prairie

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IN LOVING MEMORY

The Florida Chapter would like to honor those who have contributed to the assessment community. Please send ‘In Memory of’ submissions to Director Opal Hudson. Announcements will be published in our quarterly newsletter.

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PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION NEWS

The FCIAAO Executive Board understands that the strength and diversity of our Chapter lies with the volun- teers, committees and interactions among our members. I am pleased to report that pursuant to FCIAAO Procedural Rules, President Dee Dee Harnish has appointed the fol- lowing members to the FCIAAO Professional Designation Committee: Chair: Tracy Drake, CFA, CAE, ASA, RES, AAS (Clay) CAE Advisors: Pat Alesandrini, CAE, RES, MAI, SRA, CFE (Hillsborough) Kevin Hayes, CAE, RES, MAI, CFE (Pinellas) RES Advisors: Camille Smith, CAE, RES, MAI, MBA, CFE (Orange) Terry Taylor, CAE, ASA, RES, AAS, CFE (Orange)

Hon. Tracy Drake, CFA, CAE, ASA, RES, AAS

AAS Advisors: Dane Bufe, CAE, AAS, CFE (St. Johns) Katie Grasso, AAS, CFE (Seminole) PPS Advisors: Justin Edwards, AAS, PPS, CFE (Putnam) Christopher Mitts, PPS, CFE (St. Lucie) CMS Advisor: Rebecca Glazer, CMS, CFE (Pinellas)

DID YOU KNOW? IAAO designees must complete two (2) different National USPAP Update courses (consisting of at least 14 total hours) within their 5 - year recertification cycle. Designees may take either the 7 - hour update or the 15 - hour updat e (with or without exam). However, (2) updates are re- quired. For example, if the 15 - hour update is completed, another 7 - hour or 15 - hour update would be required within the recertification cycle. The Tony Hodge Educational Award may be granted to FCIAAO regular members who earn their IAAO designation. The Executive Board shall recognize newly designated members at the successive FCIAAO Annual Conference and may present them with a $500 check. To be eligible, new designees must be a FCIAAO member in good standing for at least 24 consecutive months prior to being awarded their IAAO designation and receiving the award. Please email a copy of IAAO ’ s letter conferring the designation to tdrake@ccpao.com.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Position Available

County

Commercial Field Appraiser I

Charlotte County

Commercial Appraiser III

Charlotte County

Mapping Appraisal Tech

Charlotte County

Commercial Appraiser

Duval County

Appraiser/Evaluator

Escambia County

Field Inspector

Hernando County

Field Appraiser

Hillsborough County

GIS Cadastralist II

Indian River County

Residential Appraiser I

Indian River County

Residential Appraiser II

Indian River County

Residential Appraiser III

Indian River County

To post a job opportuni- ty on the FCIAAO web- site, please email your job posting to Director WYNTA LOUGHREY . It is the policy of the Chapter to only post job opportunities for mem- ber jurisdictions and subscribing member en- tities.

Commercial Field Appraiser

Leon County

Tax Roll Department Manager Trainee

Martin County

Appraiser II - Residential/Commercial

Manatee County

Senior Mapping Specialist

Manatee County

TPP Appraiser I

Manatee County

TPP Appraiser II

Manatee County

Commercial Real Estate Appraiser Analyst III

Orange County

Residential Real Estate Field Appraiser I

Orange County

Senior Director, Valuations

Orange County

Tangible Personal Property Field Auditor

Orange County

Tangible Personal Property Field Appraiser I

Orange County

GIS Developer

Osceola County

Commercial Appraiser

Osceola County

Residential Manager

Putnam County

Commercial Appraiser

Saint Lucie County

Commercial Appraiser

Sarasota County

Commercial Field Technician

Sarasota County

Residential Appraiser

Sarasota County

Residential Field Technician

Sarasota County

Public Service Specialist

Seminole County

Property Analyst Specialist

Volusia County

Chief Property Appraiser Commercial Appraiser

Wakulla County Walton County

Click HERE to view more information on the FCIAAO Employment Opportunities page.

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Mission Statement

“ FCIAAO is a statewide community of mass appraisal experts, who offer education and profes-

sional development opportunities in ad valorem appraisal, administration, and tax policy. ”

A publication by the Florida Chapter of International Association of Assessing Officers

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