Submitted by Thurston County Assessor
The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) is pleased to announce that the Thurston County, Washington Assessor’s Office has received the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration.
IAAO’s Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration recognizes governmental units and individuals involved with assessment that integrate best practices in the workplace. This challenging and rigorous program is a self-conducted evaluation of adherence to specific, accepted assessment administration and appraisal standards as defined in the IAAO publication Assessment Practices: Self-Evaluation Guide.
This certificate was presented during a ceremony at the IAAO 80th Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration at Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, California, on August 27, 2014. IAAO’s Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration is an important recognition of industry professionals who strive to meet the highest standards in their line of work. It was a great honor for IAAO to present Thurston County with this certificate during the annual conference.
IAAO is the leading nonprofit, educational and research association for individuals in the assessment profession and others with an interest in property valuation and taxation. IAAO’s mission is to promote innovation and excellence in property appraisal, assessment administration and property tax policy through professional development, education, research, and technical assistance. IAAO currently serves over 7,000 members worldwide, and celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2014.
For information on IAAO, the conference, or the certificate, visit www.iaao.org or call (816) 701-8100.
