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Board of Appraisers for Educational Lands

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Board of Appraisers for Educational Lands
  • Contact Person:
    Kelly L. Sudbeck, Executive Secretary 555 North Cotner Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68505 Phone: 402-471-2014 or kelly.sudbeck@nebraska.gov website: www.belf.nebraska.gov
  • Purpose:
    The Board of Appraisers for Educational Lands meets as necessary to hear condemnation proceedings relating to educational lands, except those acquired through 72-222.02. Following each hearing, the Board makes an award and files the same in the office of the Board of Educational Lands and Funds.
  • How Many Affectable:
    Not applicable
  • How Many Served:
    Only those who submit permanent easement or condemnation applications and the parties those applications serve.
  • Year Created:
    1949
  • Year Active:
    1949
  • Sunset Date:
    Not applicable.
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Section 72-224.03 of the Nebraska Statutes
  • Parent Agency:
    None. However, the Board of Educational Lands and Funds provides Staff support and pays per diem and expenses of the three Board members.
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    3
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor with consent of a majority of members elected to the Legislature.
  • Legislative Approval:
    Yes.
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    The three Board members must be: (1) The superintendent of a school district offering instruction in grades K-12, (2) A certified public accountant, and (3) A licensed real estate appraiser.
  • Per Diem:
    $50 for each day actually engaged in performing the duties of their office.
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes, for each day actually engaged in performing the duties of their office.
  • Term Length:
    6 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 17-18:
    0
  • Held FY 17-18:
    1
  • Required FY 18-19:
    0
  • Held FY 18-19:
    1
  • Required FY 19-20:
    0
  • Held FY 19-20:
    1
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    Yes.
  • Shared or Separate:
    Shared. See parent agency response.
  • FY 17-18 Budget:
    $0. Part of Board of Educational Lands and Funds budget. Expended $581.24
  • FY 18-19 Budget:
    $0. Part of Board of Educational Lands and Funds budget. Expended $901.61.
  • FY 19-20 Budget:
    $0. Part of Board of Educational Lands and Funds budget. Expended $902.35
  • Other Funding Sources:
    None
  • Spending Authority:
    Section 72-224.03 requires that the per diem and expense reimbursement be paid by the Board of Educational Lands and Funds.
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2016:
    $381,870.35 was awarded to the Board of Educational Lands and Funds from 13 cases.