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also was in attendance at the on-site meetings. As a follow up, there was an additional <br /> conference call meeting in December with another stakeholder. <br /> The Real Property Tax Administrator provided a substantial amount of detailed analytical <br /> information regarding ratio study results and the amount of property subject to various <br /> exemptions. Appraisal manuals, tax rate information, mapping information, and brochures <br /> and application forms or other information relating to homeowner's, agricultural, <br /> and other exemptions and appeals processes were also provided. The County property tax <br /> code and pertinent rules and regulations were provided as well. <br /> All the individuals with whom we met cordially responded to our questions and assisted <br /> Lis in understanding both the current system and their concerns. Staff also provided several <br /> recommendations for improvements that are addressed in this report. Staff and other <br /> stakeholders who participated in interviews appear dedicated to providing a system that <br /> will facilitate improving taxpayer equity. Staff and stakeholders who were interviewed <br /> were informed that their discussions with us would remain confidential, so a complete list <br /> of interviewees and interview notes is not included in this report. As part of this review in <br /> addition to materials provided by the County, we drew upon a number of IAAO publications <br /> (see Appendix C and the footnotes throughout the report). <br /> 1.5 Report Format <br /> The report has been divided into several major topic areas, as outlined in the Table of <br /> Contents. <br /> Additional minor topic areas will be found under some of the major headings. Although <br /> these may not specifically match items found in the scope, this format is designed to provide <br /> the most comprehensive analysis practical and to encompass the concepts addressed <br /> in the scope. <br /> Recommendations will be presented under the topic area to which they are pertinent. <br /> Some may be found in summary sections at the end of certain major topic areas. All recommendations <br /> are repeated in the Executive Summary, but supporting discussion is <br /> found only in the report body. <br /> To facilitate the review and the project, a basic framework was developed for interview <br /> questions. This framework is found in Appendix A. <br /> 4 <br />