Assessors' Association of Pennsylvania

“The organization has entered into an annual affiliation agreement with the county commissioners association of pennsylvania ("ccap"). The agreement provides that ccap will provide facilities, staff positions, technical assistance, clerical, administrative support, and supplies for an annual fee.”

“Active memebers: elected and appointed non-contracted public officials of the various governments in the commonwealth of pennsylvania who are engaged in the work of assessing property for local tax purposes are eligible to become active members. Associate members: all persons not eligible for active membership but who are regularly employed by any state or local governmental agency or educational institution within the commonwealth of pennsylvania and former active members who have terminated their employment in the tax assessment field, shall be eligible for associate members. Cooperative members: persons, governmental agencies, and organizations not eligible for active or associate membership, if they are interested in the science of assessment and taxation, and if they subscribe to the objectives of this association, may apply for memberhip within the cooperative group. If such applications are approved by the board of governors, the said persons, governmental agencies, and organizations shall be eligible to become cooperative members. Honorary members: persons who have contributed considerably to the objective of this association shall be eligible for honorary membership, if in the opinion of the board of governors, their contributions merit this award. Honorary memberships shall be conferred for life. Honorary members shall not be required to pay dues.”

“The board of governors (the governing body) consists of two members designated by each of the local chapters of the association. Members designated will serve a two-year staggered term and only active members of the association, whose dues are paid, may be appointed to the board of governors.”

“The following are subject to approval by members: 1) amendments to the constitution; 2) removal of officers and expulsion of members; and 3) dissolution of the association.”

“Management reviews the form 990 and financial statements as prepared and reviewed by an independent accountant.”

“The association makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements available to public inspection upon request. Governing documents are also available on association's website.”

“To improve assessment practices in the commonwealth of pennsylvania, to provide for the collection, distribution, and exchange of information relating to the field of assessment among members, to improve public relations, to inform members of legislation intended to improve assessment functions, to cooperate with other interested agencies in the promotion of the objectives of this association, and in every proper way to encourage a fair and just distribution of the tax burden.”

“General program service expenses related to funding the overall objective of the organization. This includes a portion of ccap affiliate fees which covers costs for employees, employee benefits, board and staff expenses, printing, and postage.”

“Affiliation fee - ccap 137,400 34,955 0 publication journal advertising 1,107 0 0 total 138,507 34,955 0”

“The oversight process has not changed.”