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r • The board may find instances of undervalued properties. The boaid must notify the owner of the property that the value is going to be raised. The property owner may then appear before the board if they ao wish. • It IS the primary duty of each local board to examine the assessment record to see that all taxable property in the assessment district has been properly placed upon the list and valued by the assessor. The local boards do not have the authority to address exemption issues. Only the county assessor has the authority to exempt property. • A ^pa^ may appear in person, by council, or written communication to present his or her i^jecUon to the boj^. The focus of the appeal should be centered on the factors influencing the estimated market value or classification placed on the property by the assessor. r r j • All changes will be entered into the assessment books by the county assessor’s office. • Before adjourning, the local board should prepare an official list of the changes. The law r^uires that the changes be listed on a separate form. All assessments that have beCT increased or decreased should be shown as prescribed on the form along with their market values. The record must be signed and dated by the members of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. • The Hennqiin County Board of Appeal and Equalization begins meeting on: June 16,2003 • All appointments must be scheduled no later that June 9,2003 by calling: (612) 348-7050 ■innMi