Certification of Assessors and Tax Collectors - Prescribed Education Program - Sec. 12-40a-7

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Certification requirements for Connecticut assessors and tax collectors define how applicants obtain and maintain CCMA I and CCMA II designations. The regulation explains eligibility conditions tied to education, experience, and comprehensive examinations, the validity period, and rules for recertification and renewal certificates. It also specifies prescribed education programs for CCMA I and CCMA II, including course structures, post-2017 course additions, minimum instruction hours, annual scheduling, registration and fee timing, instructor approval, and written examination completion requirements.

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Sec. 12-40a-5. Definitions

Sec. 12-40a-6. Assessor certification

(a) CCMA I/II designation and validity

(b)-(d) Special designation and post-2017 Course IV Revaluation

Sec. 12-40a-7. Assessor certification – prescribed education program

(a) CCMA I program for certifications on or before Dec. 31, 2017

(b) CCMA II program for certifications on or before Dec. 31, 2017

(d)-(g) Course hours, scheduling, fees, instructor approval, and written exams

Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies TITLE 12. Taxation Agency Office of Policy and Management Subject Certification of Assessors and Tax Collectors Inclusive Sections §§ 12-40a-1—12-40a-12 CONTENTS Sec. 12-40a-1—12-40a-4. Repealed Certification and Recertification of Assessors Sec. 12-40a-5. Definitions Sec. 12-40a-6. Assessor certification Sec. 12-40a-7 . Assessor certification – prescribed education program Sec. 12-40a-8. Prescribed education program – waiver provisions Sec. 12-40a-9. Comprehensive examinations Sec. 12-40a-10. Examination application procedure Sec. 12-40a-11. Recertification – continuing education requirements Sec. 12-40a-12. Assessor recertification – renewal certificates Revised: 2016-8-3 R.C. S.A. §§ 12-40a-1—12-40a-12 -I- Office of Policy and Management §12-40a-6 Certification of Assessors and Tax Collectors Sec. 12-40a-1—12-40a-4. Repealed Repealed January 1, 1998. Certification and Recertification of Assessors Sec. 12-40a-5. Definitions As used in sections 12-40a-5 to 12-40a-12 inclusive, the following terms have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: ( 1) “Application” means a written request made in the form and manner as prescribed by the Committee; (2) “Appellant” means a person aggrieved by a decision of the Committee; (3) “CCMA I” means Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor I; (4) “CCMA II” means Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor II; (5) “Committee” means the Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor Committee, the members of which are appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-40a of the Connecticut General Statutes; (6) “Courier service” means any form of courier or mail service that confirms delivery by a return receipt; (7) “Payment” means the remittance of a required fee to the Committee in coins or currencies of the United States, made in the form of a bank check, certified check, money order or any other form ofpayment acceptable to the Committee; and (8) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management.(Adopted effective January 1, 1998) Sec. 12-40a-6. Assessor certification (a) Competence in assessment administration in the State of Connecticut shall be evidenced by a CCMA I or a CCMA II designation. Such designations shall be issued by the Secretary to persons who are recommended by the Committee. No person shall be recommended for either designation unless he or she has satisfied the applicable education and experience requirements and has passed the appropriate comprehensive examination. Such designation shall be valid for five (5) years. (b) All persons designated as a Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor as ofDecember 31, 1997, shall be deemed to have a CCMA II designation. (c) Each CCMA II designation made pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, shall be subject to recertification in accordance with Section 12-40a-11 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies on January 1, 2003. (d) Any certification awarded after December 31, 2017 shall require successful completion of Course IV Revaluation. (Adopted effective January 1, 1998; Amended July 14, 2016) Revised: 2016-8-3 R.C. S.A. §§ 12-40a-1—12-40a-12 -1- §12-40a-7 Office of Policy and Management Sec. 12-40a-7. Assessor certification – prescribed education program (a) The prescribed education program for the CCMA I designation for certifications awarded on or before December 31, 2017 shall consist of the following: Course IA Assessment Administration Course IB Assessment Valuation Course IIA Introduction to Appraisal Principles Course IIB Application ofValuation Techniques (b) The prescribed education program for the CCMA II designation for certifications awarded on or before December 31, 2017 shall consist of the four courses delineated in subsection (a) of this section, and the following: Course III Income Approa

FAQs

What designations evidence competence for Connecticut assessor certification?

Competence is evidenced by a CCMA I or CCMA II designation, issued by the Secretary to persons recommended by the Committee after meeting education/experience requirements and passing the applicable comprehensive examination.

How long is a CCMA designation valid and what triggers later requirements?

A designation is valid for five (5) years. Certifications awarded after December 31, 2017 require successful completion of Course IV Revaluation, and certain CCMA II designations are subject to recertification rules starting January 1, 2003.

What does the prescribed education program require for CCMA I and CCMA II?

The program consists of specified courses (with different course sets for certifications on/before Dec. 31, 2017 versus after). Each course includes at least thirty (30) hours of instruction, with annual scheduling determined by the Committee, approved instructors, and a written examination before the course concludes.

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