Rhode Island § 44-5-11.3 § 44-5-11.3. Annual training institute for tax assessors.

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§ 44-5-11.3 — § 44-5-11.3. Annual training institute for tax assessors.

Rhode Island § 44-5-11.3

Title 44Taxation

Ch. 44-5Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-11.3 (2026).

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§ 44-5-11.3. Annual training institute for tax assessors.
(a) The director of the department of revenue, in cooperation with the Rhode Island association
            of assessing officers shall establish and conduct an annual training institute for
            local tax assessors. The training institute shall consist of certified training courses
            in such areas as the cost approach, market data approach, and income approach to property
            valuation; the use of computer technology for property tax assessments and maintenance,
            the application of Rhode Island law to property tax administration, and containing
            education. For this purpose, the department may cooperate with e

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§ 44-5-11.3. Annual training institute for tax assessors.

(a) The director of the department of revenue, in cooperation with the Rhode Island association of assessing officers shall establish and conduct an annual training institute for local tax assessors. The training institute shall consist of certified training courses in such areas as the cost approach, market data approach, and income approach to property valuation; the use of computer technology for property tax assessments and maintenance, the application of Rhode Island law to property tax administration, and containing education. For this purpose, the department may cooperate with educational institutions, local, regional, state, or national assessors' organizations, and with any other appropriate professional organizations. A local tax assessor who has successfully completed the training program, or who has obtained the necessary amount of credits, shall be awarded the designation of Rhode Island Certified Assessor (R.I.C.A.).

(b) An applicant, who is a member of a local assessment personnel staff, who has successfully completed the training program, or who has obtained the necessary courses, shall be awarded the designation of Rhode Island Certified Assessment Personnel (RICAP).

(c) The Rhode Island Association of Assessing Officers shall establish a program of re-certification, approved by the department of revenue, for all designated members.