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