Board of Review
Board Of Review
The Board of Review serves as a system of checks and balances between the Assessor and the General public. The board receives and examines the assessment roll from the assessor and hears appeals from property owners regarding their assessments and values established by the assessor. Board members serve three-year terms and hear tax assessment appeals in July and December.
The Informational meeting where Board members will receive the roll is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March, and the open Board of Review meetings are the third Tuesday and Wednesday after the first Monday in March. The Appeals meetings are the third Tuesday after the first Monday in July, and the second Tuesday after the first Monday in December.
Preferred areas of expertise are banking/finance, real estate/development law (no agents or brokers), and property appraisal/assessing. Knowledge in these areas is not a requirement. Members are appointed by City Council and must be residents of the city.
If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, please fill out an application form and return the completed form to: City of Gaylord, 305 E. Main Street, Gaylord, MI, 49735. The application form may also be faxed to (989) 732-8266 or emailed to treasurer@cityofgaylord.org. Current vacancies are announced at City Council meetings when they arise, and the appointment process is detailed in the link under this section.
Member Expectations
- Have general knowledge and/or understanding of the topics and issues reviewed by the board or commission that you are applying for.
- Review material provided in advance of the meeting.
- Engage in training activities when necessary.
- Follow the parliamentary rules of the Board/Commission.
- Attend regular meetings and special meetings, as needed.
- Board and Commissions Appointment Process
If you have any questions, please reach out to either Kim Awrey or Travis Hewitt at (989) 732-4060.
