MAAO's Boards of Assessment Review Training

Sponsored by: Maine Association of Assessing Officers
Date: 5/7/2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Remote Access via Zoom
Time: Webinar: 4:30pm-7:00pm
Presenter(s): Jonathan Pottle, Attorney, Eaton Peabody
Cost: $55 per person

In cooperation with Maine Municipal Association & the Maine Town, City & County Management Association

This Seminar will cover an overview of the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) process, an overview of applicable Maine law, the nuts and bolts of preparing for and conducting a BAR hearing. The most recent Maine Law Court decisions involving local BARs will be discussed. Sample forms and written decisions will also be discussed.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

While this seminar focuses on the responsibilities of the BAR Member, it will also be beneficial to Assessors and other municipal officials who handle assessing questions.

*This seminar provides 2 hours towards MTCMA Certification (Legal, Leadership, Financial) and 2 Assessors continuing education hours.

 

Cancellations for MAAO Workshops:

Cancellations must be submitted using this Cancellation form to cancel your registration for an event. Cancellations received before 4/30/25 will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Cancellations received on/after 4/30/25 will be charged 50% of the course fee. Any registrant who does not attend and does not cancel their registration (i.e., no-show) and any cancellation received the day of the event will be charged the full registration fee.

 

SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship money is available. For information, please visit our website at www.maineassessors.org.

 

Membership:

Interested in joining MAAO? Visit our website at www.maineassessors.org for membership application.

 

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions regarding your MAAO membership or course registration.

 

Confirmation, Access link & Course materials:

Registrants will receive their Zoom link and meeting details directly from MMA Zoom no later than 24 hours in advance. An official workshop confirmation from MMA will follow with further instructions and access to meeting materials. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have not received your link the day prior to the training.

 

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