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Assessor's Staff Wins Distinguished Research and Development Award
The King County Department of Assessments was awarded the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Distinguished Research and Development Award October 14, 2002, at the 68th Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration in Los Angeles, California The award is "presented to a non-profit organization, education agency, private sector firm, public agency or individual for original research in property assessment, taxation, or mass appraisal techniques." "This award reflects great credit upon all staff for their hard work, professional talent and commitment to the IAAO goals of fairness and equity" stated Scott Noble, King County Assessor. "It is quite an honor for staff to be recognized for outstanding professional achievement by their colleagues throughout North America." Accepting the award on behalf of King County was Mr. Don Saxby, Programmer Analyst, who was instrumental in the original research. Also integral to the research was Ms. Cindy Kohn who was unable to attend. Previously, the staff of the Assessor’s office was awarded the Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award for North America on September 30, 1999. |
