Signature, chair of the value adjustment board
On behalf of the entire value adjustment board, I certify that the above statements are true and that the board
has met all the requirements in Chapter 194, F.S., and Department rules.
1.
Followed the prehearing checklist in Chapter 12D-9, Florida Administrative Code. Took all actions
reported by the VAB clerk or the legal counsel to comply with the checklist.
2.
Verified the qualifications of special magistrates, including if special magistrates completed the
Department’s training.
3.
Based the selection of special magistrates solely on proper qualifications and the property appraiser
did not influence the selection of special magistrates.
4. Considered only petitions filed by the deadline or found to have good cause for filing late.
5. Noticed all meetings as required by section 286.011, F.S.
6.
Did not consider ex parte communications unless all parties were notified and allowed to object to or
address the communication.
7. Reviewed and considered all petitions as required, unless withdrawn or settled by the petitioner.
8. Ensured that all decisions contained the required findings of fact and conclusions of law.
9.
Allowed the opportunity for public comment at the meetings where the recommended decisions of
special magistrates were considered or board decisions were adopted.
10.
Addressed all complaints of noncompliance with the provisions of Chapter 194, Part I, Florida
Statutes, and rule Chapter 12D-9, F.A.C., that were called to the board’s attention.
All board members and the board’s legal counsel have read this certification.
The board must submit this certification to the Department of Revenue before it publishes the notice of the
findings and results required by section 194.037, F.S.
After all hearings have been held, the board shall certify an assessment roll or part of an assessment roll that
has been finally approved according to section 193.011, F.S. A sufficient number of copies of this certification
shall be delivered to the property appraiser to attach to each copy of the assessment roll prepared by the
property appraiser.
Date
The board:
DR-488
R. 12/09
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PROCEDURES
Certification of the Value Adjustment Board
The value adjustment board has met the requirements below. Check all that apply.
