Title
Consider a resolution nominating a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
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The Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD) is responsible for appraising property in the county at its market value for property taxation purposes. The 5-member board of directors sets policies for the WCAD and hires the Chief Appraiser. The board also approves the WCAD annual budget, which is funded by pro-rated assessments of the taxing entities in the county. The board also appoints the Appraisal Review Board, a quasi-independent group that hears and rules on property tax protests. The WCAD Board of Directors are instrumental in development and maintaining an appraisal district that is well managed and fair to both individual taxpayers and the entities that depend upon property tax revenue to fund local government operations.
Rufus Honeycutt, current board director, has given notice that he will be stepping down effective December 31, 2020 and will not complete his 2020-2021 term. Texas Property Tax Code Section 6.03(I) requires that if a vacancy occurs on the Board of Directors, each taxing unit that is entitled to vote, may nominate, by resolution adopted by its governing body, a candidate to fill the vacancy. The Board of Directors shall elect, by majority vote of its members, one of the nominees to fill the vacancy.
Lora Weber is the recommended nominee to fill the vacancy. Her resume is attached.
This resolution allows the City to submit its nomination, which is due 45 days after the notification email that was sent on October 8, 2020.