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2011 Tax Board of Review Annual Report 3 Workshop A workshop was held on June 7, 2011, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel's Mala lkena Room with Board Members, Real Property Tax Office administration, Appraisal Supervisor and support staff in attendance. Also present were Finance Director Nancy Crawford, Deputy Director Deanna Sako, and Deputy Corporation Counsel Craig Masuda. New Board Member, Michael D'Amico, was sworn in at the workshop by Mrs. Crawford and formally introduced to those in attendance. Attendance at this year's workshop was based on the Board's recommendation and was found to be beneficial to the Board Members. The workshop proved to be a very informative session as well as educational for Board Members and staff. Opening remarks was provided by Mrs. Crawford and Mr. Masuda, who also did a presentation on the Code of Ethics, Powers and Duties of the Board, parliamentary procedures and topics from the 2011 Board of Review Conference. Administrator Stanley Sitko presented information on the Sales Ratio Analysis as well as information on foreclosure sales and arms - length transactions. Attendees were also provided with the opportunity to review and discuss the Tax Board of Review 2010 Annual Report and the Board's recommendations. Appeal Hearings One thousand forty -six (1,046) appeals, which included 331 from East Hawaii and 715 from West Hawaii, plus appeals from amended assessment notices (P38s), were scheduled for hearing this tax year. This is an increase from 1,040 cases in the previous tax year. There were seven (7) sessions held in East Hawaii (July 12, 13; August 16, 17; September 20, 21; and November 15) and eight (8) sessions held in West Hawaii (July 19, 20; August 23, 24; September 27, 28; and October 11, 12). Complaint Hearing As required by Chapter 19- 97(e), a notice was published on September 4, 2011, specifying a period (September 14 — 28, 2011) within which complaints may be filed by a taxpayer. No complaints were filed. Comments and Recommendations Board's Comments 1. The procedure of rendering an immediate decision in open session upon the completion of the presentation of each appeal case continues to be accepted by all parties and is still an efficient process.