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2012 Tax Board of Review Annual Report 4 3. The presence of Corporation Counsel at each meeting/hearing has proven itself to be essential. The Board has relied upon Corporation Counsel in many instances for clarification and interpretation of rules and/or laws. 4. The Board strongly recommends that the statewide conference be continued and that attendance by the Board and support staff be funded because of its multiple benefits. 5. Due to retirements and turnovers, the current appraisal staff is new to the job and could benefit from further training. Consequently, the Board recommends the availability of monies for additional training for the appraisers. 6. The Board appreciates the impromptu training sessions conducted by Corporation Counsel, Appraisal Supervisor, and Assistant Tax Administrator. These sessions provided the Board with information and insight on various issues, topics, programs, etc. 7. Due to the fact that the non-spec residential program does not offer renewal, the Board recommends that they be transferred to the homeowner's class without penalty. 8. Under the current code, an owner/occupied property that is partially used for a home- occupation and/or a rental qualifies to be in the homeowner's class but a property partially used as a care home does not qualify for this class, per the County's Planning Department. The Board recommends that Section 19-53(e)(2)(A) be amended to include in the homeowner's class an owner/occupied property used for care giving and/or care home. 9. The Board Members are aware that the public has a misperception of the motivations, goals and responsibilities of the Real Property Tax Division with regard to assessments and tax rates. The Board recommends that the Division should use all forms that are available to better inform the public of its roles and responsibilities. 10. The Board recommends that an Agricultural Specialist be hired to assist the County to deter potential abuse of the agricultural use program. It is possible that the position could be self-funded.