Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
To Reappoint Joseph N. Kusmik to the Board of Tax Assessors.
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Information Contact: Michael L. Thurmond, Chief Executive Officer
Phone Number: 404-371-2881
PURPOSE:
Pursuant to 13A of the Organizational Act, where “The chief executive shall nominate a person for appointment,” CEO Michael Thurmond is nominating Joseph N. Kusmik for reappointment to the DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors. This term will begin on January 1, 2023 and expire on December 31, 2028.
NEED/IMPACT:
The DeKalb County Board of Assessors provides an essential service of assessing the fair market value of property for ad valorem taxation purposes. Mr. Kusmik has over 35 years appraising both residential and commercial real property. He is state licensed and holds a general certification that qualifies him as competent in his knowledge and experience to continue serving on the Board of Assessors.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No cost to the County
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To reappoint Joseph N. Kusmik to the Board of Assessors with a term to begin on January 1, 2023 and end on December 31, 2028.