About Us
About AAAO
The Alabama Association of Assessing Officials was formed in 1981 to:
- Inculcate and stimulate a high degree of integrity and justice in the administration of tax laws in the State of Alabama.
- Promote the concept that professionalism is fundamental to sound assessment improve means for the collection and distribution of useful information relating to assessment practices
- Educate the public on basic tax principals and to orient the public on the role of assessing officials in local government
- Conduct research and public studies.
- Attain and maintain the highest standards of personnel requirements in assessment offices.
- Cooperate with other agencies, public and private, interested in improving tax administrations.
- Take whatever action necessary to ensure that uniformity, equity, and justice prevail in the distribution of the tax burden
Why This Chapter
Was Created
The Alabama Chapter of IAAO’s goal is to develop our members to become the future leaders of Alabama. Leaders are made, not born, so what are you doing to become one? If you are serious about growing professionally, then we are serious about YOU. The Alabama Chapter of IAAO wants to be your partner for success.
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Passion
- Inclusion
What We Are About
01
Education
Our goal is to offer several educational programs in a variety of formats that will help members continue their professional development. We are working to increase the State Certification pass rate and mentor members through the process of earning IAAO’s nationally recognized Designation's.
02
Volunteering
Volunteering is an integral part of our Chapter's success. Your work as a volunteer will not only be beneficial to the Chapter but also to you. As a volunteer, you can help guide change around the State and have an opportunity to develop and demonstrate your leadership skills.
03
Networking
We offer numerous opportunities to allow our members to network and find mentors. You will have the opportunity to build your resume experience and expand your professional network.
04
Membership
Membership with the Alabama Chapter can help you continue further your career, pursue leadership opportunities, and make a difference in our State.
What We Stand For
Mission Statement
The purpose of The Alabama Chapter is to raise the standards of the profession, increase education opportunities, and gain for our members’ recognition as being qualified, objective, and unbiased assessors of property values.
Vision Statement
The Alabama Chapter will be the leader and foremost source of standards, professional development and advancing fair and equitable property appraisal in Alabama.
Values
The Alabama Chapter shall provide equal access to membership and opportunity of leadership and programs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
District Map
Representatives
District I Representative
– Cindy Pennington
District II Representative
– Reginald Threadgill
District III Representative
– Mary Ann Dees
District IV Representative
– Laney Adkinson
