📢 Now Seeking Applications: Board of Assessment Review (BAR) Member, Town of Waddington, New York

The Town Board of Waddington is seeking a dedicated Town resident to fill a vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review (BAR).

This is an important civic role that helps ensure property assessments within our community are fair, transparent, and equitable.

🏛 About the Board

• Board Structure: 5 Members

• Term Length: 5-Year Appointment

The BAR serves as an independent judicial body responsible for reviewing the Town’s assessment roll and hearing formal property assessment grievances.

⚖️ Role & Responsibilities

As a member of the Board of Assessment Review, you will:

• Work alongside the Town Assessor during the grievance process

• Review property assessment documentation

• Hear evidence presented by property owners

• Sustain or lower assessments based on the facts and applicable law

This position plays a vital role in maintaining fairness and public trust in the Town’s assessment system.

📅 Commitment & Training

• Grievance Day: The Board meets annually on the fourth Thursday of May to hear grievances.

• Training: No prior experience is required. Comprehensive training is provided by St. Lawrence County at the start of your term.

✅ Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be a resident of the Town of Waddington

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have an interest in property values and community fairness

Please Note:

You may not serve on the BAR if you are the Town Assessor or a member of the Assessor’s staff.

📬 How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest or resume to:

Town Clerk’s Office

Attn: Carol Burns

46A Maple Street

Waddington, NY 13694

📧 Email: townclerk@waddingtontown.com

Deadline for Submission: March 2