OAR 150-308-0050: Continuing Education Requirements for Assessors

(1) Assessors and directors of assessment and taxation must have 15 credits of technical training, 15 credits of management training and 15 credits which they can allocate in any combination of technical or management credits for a total of 45 credits every two years. Newly appointed or elected assessors must complete 20 credits of technical training, 20 credits of management training and 20 credits which they can allocate in any combination of technical or management credits for a total of 60 credits within the first two calendar years following their appointment or election. (a) Technical training must be in the area of assessment and taxation such as appraisal, budgets, ratio studies, and tax rate computation. A minimum of 15 credits of technical training must be completed every two years. Assessors and directors of assessment and taxation must complete a course in Basic Mass Appraisal. (b) Management training must be in the area of personnel relations (hiring, discipline, dismissals) office management and management of an appraisal program. A minimum of 15 credits of management training must be taken every two years. (2) Completion of the continuing education requirements under this rule for assessors and directors of assessment and taxation shall be considered to meet the continuing education requirements of ORS 308.010(4)(a).