Plexis Executive Asked to Serve On State's New Assessment Academy.Business Editors INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2002 The Indiana Assessment Academy (IAA IAA abbr. indoleacetic acid Noun 1. IAA - a plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots indoleacetic acid auxin - a plant hormone that promotes root formation and bud growth 2. ) is a newly formed nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. designed to provide the state's assessment community with one dedicated resource for promoting its profession and meeting its ongoing educational needs. The Indiana Assessment Academy held its initial meeting in April with its leadership set to include, an Executive Director, Executive Committee, a Board of Directors and a Board of Governors. Randy Smith Randy Smith can refer to any of the following people:
n. A committee that sets agendas and schedules of business, as for a legislative body or other assemblage. steering committee Noun because of his years of experience working with the Assessment Community. Smith's role will be to help establish Academy policy and develop the necessary support network to get the organization off the ground. It's an invitation Smith considers an honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. , "I believe in continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). and that it should be available to all assessors. The IAA's existence will allow that to happen." The Academy's specific mission is "To provide ongoing educational opportunities to the Indiana Assessment Community through specifically targeted courses, seminars, workshops and research projects." Courses to be offered by the Academy are expected to include the following topics: -- Real Property -- Personal Property -- GIS & Mapping -- Ratio Studies & Statistics -- Administration -- Appeals & Legal Process -- Mass Appraisal -- Tax Policy Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced level courses will be developed by the IAA and its partners. Each course will then be submitted to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (formerly the State Tax Board) for consideration of continuing education certification. |
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