Members
Jefferson County’s Board of Assessors consists of 5 part time members who are appointed by county governing officials and hold 3 year terms:
- James Darden Since October 2015
- Dale Harris
Since November 2015
- Robert Holbert
Since June 2012
- Charles Stewart, Chairman
Since March 2004
- Hazel Toliver
Since January 2009
Responsibilities
- Appoint Chief Appraiser
- Approve annual digest and digest adjustments
- Approve or deny applications for Freeport exemption, specialized assessment, exemptions, etc…
- Elect a chairman for each tax year
- Establish annual goals and adjustments
- Operate in accordance with Georgia laws and rules and regulations of the Georgia Department of Revenue.
- Review and make decisions regarding appeal and certifies appeals to the Board of Equalization (BOE)
- Set policies