FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2024
For more information, contact:
Williams County Communications
701-577-4547
communications@co.williams.nd.us
Jarron Paronto
International Association of Assessing Officers
(816) 701-8100
Williams County Assessor’s Office Receives the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) and Williams County are pleased to announce that the Williams County Assessor’s Office has received the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration.
IAAO’s Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration recognizes governmental units that adhere to accepted standards and integrate best practices in the workplace. This challenging and rigorous program is a self-conducted, peer-reviewed evaluation of adherence to specific, accepted assessment administration and appraisal standards as defined in the IAAO publication Assessment Practices: Self-Evaluation Guide.
This certificate was presented during a ceremony at the IAAO 90th Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on August 27, 2024. IAAO’s Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration is an important recognition of industry professionals who strive to meet the highest standards in their line of work. It is a great honor for IAAO to present the Williams County Assessor’s Office with this certificate in recognition of these efforts.
IAAO is the leading nonprofit, educational and research association for individuals in the assessment profession and others with an interest in property valuation and taxation. IAAO’s mission is to promote innovation and excellence in property appraisal, assessment administration and property tax policy through professional development, education, research, and technical assistance. IAAO currently serves nearly 8,000 members worldwide.
For information on IAAO or the certificate, visit www.iaao.org or call (816) 701-8100.
Attachment: Picture of members of the Williams County Assessor’s Office receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the President of IAAO, Rebecca Malmquist. Pictured from left to right: Assessor Shawna Page, Director of Tax Equalization Darcy Anderson, IAAO President Rebecca Malmquist, Assessor Kristi Gutierrez, and Assessor Lea Dunn.
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