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What is the New York State Assessors' Association?
The New York State
Assessors' Association (NYSAA) was incorporated February 14, 1940. The founders
of the NYSAA established bylaws that require a twelve-member Executive Board
to oversee the operations of the NYSAA. The Treasurer and Executive Secretary
are employed by the NYSAA and are automatic members of the Board. The remaining
ten seats are elected from the membership.
There are six two year seats, with three up for re-election each year. The remaining four seats are referred to as line officers. They are the
President, First Vice President, Second Vice President and Past President. The Past President is automatically filled by the outgoing President at the
completion of their presidency. Each of the line office seats are for one-year
terms.
What does it mean to be a member of the Executive Board?
Being a member of the Executive Board is a lot of hard work and takes a
sincere commitment. Each board member normally chairs at least two committees
and may sit on another one or two. Committee Chairs must set goals and work all
year to attain those goals. The Board meets quarterly at different locations
around the State. At that time members submit written reports on their
committee's progress. Board members also attend all functions sponsored by the
NYSAA, including the Cornell Seminar, Fall Conference and Legislative Action
Day. This usually means an average of 12-15 days per year away from the office
for Board obligations.
What do I do if I would like to serve on the Executive Board?
The process
for serving on the Executive Board is to fill out an application and submit
it to the Chair of the Nominating Committee for the NYSAA in the Spring of
each year (deadlines vary from year to year, but are published in the Bulletin,
the NYSAA newsletter). Applications are available from the office of the
Executive Secretary. Applications are then reviewed by the Nominating Committee,
resulting in a slate of proposed officers. The slate of proposed officers
is published in the Bulletin and then presented to the membership for
ratification at the Annual Fall Conference, held in late September or early
October of each year. The membership is permitted to make additional nominations
from the floor at the Annual Meeting, should they choose to do so. The election
then takes place at this meeting.
What is the IAO?
In the mid-1950's, the NYSAA Executive Board recognized the need for more
professionalism in the industry. One way to achieve this goal was to formalize
the education and training process. Knowing that the task of developing
curriculum, training instructors, writing text books, etc. was an extremely
time-consuming task, they decided to establish a subsidiary organization to
handle all education for the NYSAA. The Executive Board would tend to the
operations and this new organization would be solely responsible for education.
In 1958, this dream became a reality as the NYSAA established a subsidiary
organization known as the Institute of Assessing Officers (IAO). The IAO
is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of New York and has been handling
all the education of the NYSAA since its inception. Appraisal Courses, One-Day
Seminars, the Cornell Seminar on Appraising, and the Annual Fall Conference
comprise most of their offerings.
The IAO is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees. Each seat is
a four year term with two seats expiring each year. The Board of Trustees
elect amongst themselves a trustee who will serve as Chairman of the Board
of Trustees. The Chairman serves a two year term.
How do I become a member of the Institute of Assessing Officers?
Membership
in the IAO is awarded to individuals who are members of the NYSAA and have
passed rigorous qualifications and a comprehensive day-long examination,
the member is awarded the "Professional Assessor" designation, and is entitled
to use "IAO" after their name.
It is interesting to note that the IAO provides educational services for
all members of the NYSAA, not just members of the IAO. In addition, all NYSAA
members receive the IAO Journal, published in January and July of each year.
IAO members also receive reduced tuition benefits.
What do I do if I would like to serve on the Board of Trustees?
The process
for serving on the Board of Trustees is to fill out an application and submit
it to the Chairman of the Nomination Committee, for the IAO, in the spring
of each year (deadlines vary from year to year, but are published in the
Bulletin, the NYSAA newsletter). Applications are available from the office
of the Executive Secretary. Applications are then reviewed by the Nomination
Committee, resulting in a slate of candidates. Ballots are then printed and
mailed to members of the IAO for them to cast their vote. Ballots are then
opened and counted by appointed tellers at the Annual Fall Conference, with
the results being announced at the Annual IAO Luncheon Meeting at the Fall
conference. You must be a member of the IAO to seek a seat on the IAO Board
of Trustees.
As you can see from the dialogue above, both the NYSAA and IAO have different
functions that serve all members of both entities. The duties and
responsibilities overlap at times, so both the Executive Board and the Board
of Trustees work closely to serve the needs of their members.
What is a standing committee?
A standing committee must exist by definition
of the Constitution and Bylaws. Those committees are:
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Auditing |
Employee |
Mentoring |
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Awards
and Recognition |
Ethics |
Memorial |
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Constitution and Bylaws |
Legislative |
Nominating |
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Education |
Membership |
Public
Relations/Communications |
(Updated
For 2002/2003)
(Link To Committee Page)
What is a Select Committee?
A select Committee exists by creation of the
President and is not required to exist by the Constitution and Bylaws. They
presently include:
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Annual Conference |
Manufactured Homes |
Rules And Regulations Review |
| Current Issues |
Technology & Information |
Special Events |
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Real Property Tax Administration |
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(Updated For 2002/2003)
(Link To Committee Page)
There are also numerous subcommittees.
What do I do if I would like to serve on a committee?
All chairs of committees
are appointed by the President of the NYSAA. Committee members can be appointed
by the President or Chair. Expressing interest to serve should be directed
to the 1st Vice President so that your name can be considered for a committee
when the incoming President makes those appointments. You could also speak
to any member of the Executive Board.
Does the NYSAA give awards to deserving members?
Several awards are given
at the Annual Banquet at the Fall Conference both to members and non-members. Those awards are listed in the March-April Bulletin.
How do I nominate someone for an award?
Each award category is described
in the Spring Bulletin. A letter to the awards committee containing your
nomination and the required information should be sent by the deadline indicated
in that publication. The awards committee reviews all applications and makes
the final decision. The names of the award recipients is kept secret until
the annual banquet.
What function could I attend during the year that I could become involved
in?
Several functions are held during the year by the NYSAA and the IAO:
Legislative Action Day (in Albany in January or February), Seminar on Appraising
(Cornell University in July), Fall Conference (September or October), One-Day
Seminars, Appraisers Courses
Any organization is only as good as its members. Getting involved in the
NYSAA is very rewarding. The more good people we have involved the easier
it is to accomplish our goals.
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Published by: |
NYSAA Public Relations/Communications Committee 1997-1998 |
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PATRICK J. DUFFY, IAO, Chairman |
(Updated 02/2000,
11/2000, 05/2003)
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