2016 Boards and Commissions

Nebraska Tax Equalization & Review Commission

General Information

Formal Name:Nebraska Tax Equalization & Review Commission
Contact Person:Nancy Salmon, Commissioner
Purpose:MISSION AND PRINCIPLES:The mission of the Tax Equalization and Review Commission is to achieve statewide equalization of assessments of property for taxation as required by the Constitution of the State of Nebraska, and to review decisions of others impacting the valuation or taxation of property in an open, accessible and impartial forum.
How Many Affectable:All the Taxpayers in the State are affected the State Wide Equalization Process and also the taxpayers that choose to appeal their valuations or exemptions.
How Many Served:All Taxpayers in the State of Nebraska
Year Created:1996
Year Active:Since 1996
Sunset Date:blank

Authorization

Authorization Citation:The Tax Equalization and Review Commission is a Constitutional Agency created by Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of the State of Nebraska.
Parent Agency:The Governor's Office

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:3
Who Appoints:Governor
Legislative Approval:yes
Qualifications Of Members:At least one commissioner shall possess the certification or training required to become a licensedresidential real property appraiser as set forth in section 76-2230.(4) At least one commissioner shall have been engaged in the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for atleast five years, which may include prior service as a judge, and shall be currently admitted to practice beforethe Nebraska Supreme Court
Per Diem:No
Expense Reimbursement:yes
Term Length:6 years
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 13-14:1
Held FY 13-14:1
Required FY 14-15:1
Held FY 14-15:1
Required FY 15-16:1
Held FY 15-16:1

Operations

Support Staff:yes
Shared or Separate:Separate
FY 13-14 Budget:946,009
FY 14-15 Budget:898,514.90
FY 15-16 Budget:823,079
Other Funding Sources:None
Spending Authority:yes. The Tax Equalization & Review is given a general budget and has a cash fund it pays expenses from.

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2012:The Commission has conducted 4 State Wide Equalization Proceedings. Has processed over 5,750 appeals. Some are still being scheduled for hearings.