The objectives of our Association are:
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Raise the standards of the assessment profession by gaining recognition of its
members as having professional skill and integrity;
- Improve the standards of assessment practice;
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Educate those engaged in assessment practice by promoting in-service training
programs;
- Elevate the standards of personnel requirements in assessment offices;
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Educate the general public in matters relating to assessment practice by informing
them of the nature and importance of the assessing profession;
- Engage in research and publish the results of studies in assessment administration;
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Provide a clearing house for the collection and distribution of useful information
relating to assessment practices;
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Cooperate with other public and private agencies interested in the improvement of
assessment administration;
- Promote justice and equity in the distribution of the property tax burden;
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Protect and defend the Office of Assessor against interference with the
independence of the Assessor in the performance of his duties;
- Promote fellowship among all members.