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Workshop will be scheduled on a date during the last week of May or first week of June from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mr. Masuda stated that as the Board recommended in their annual report, the workshop will not include the County Appraisers. Attendees will include Board Members, Secretary, Tax Administrator, Assistant Administrator, Appraisal Supervisor, Clerical Supervisor, Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director and Corporation Counsel. Board Members will send in to Secretary all topics that they would want discussed and added to the agenda. • Discussion of Bills Relating to Assessments. Mr. Masuda reported that any and all legislative bills relating to real property tax assessments, etc., had failed. • General Legal Discussion and Training. A video presentation was done by Mr. Masuda on the role of the Board and relevant information. Mr. Masuda also stated that half-day training sessions will be conducted by him for the Board prior to the start of appeal hearings. Dates and topics will be announced later. The following items were discussed amongst Members and those present: o Executive Sessions ■ Reserved for legality and/or liability matters and also personnel issues. ■ Counsel will make the report to the record upon reconvening in regular session. ■ A 2/3 vote by the Board is needed to go into Executive Session. ■ All matters discussed in Executive Session become public record once session is adjourned. o Evidence for Appeal Hearings ■ Maps, comparables and adjustments should be presented by Appellants and County at hearings. ■ County should include instructions for such in the letter that is sent out to Appellants together with their Notice of Hearing. • Comments from Real Property Tax Assistant Administrator. Mr. McCall reported on the following: o The division wanted to thank Albert Kualii for applying for one of the Board Member positions. They are hoping that the last position will be filled by the start of the appeal hearings. 12