Special Magistrate Value Adjustment Board

Opportunities exist for appraisers and attorneys, who are licensed in the State of Florida and meet the following criteria to serve as Special Magistrate(S) to the 2025 Value Adjustment Board, pursuant to Florida Statute 194.035 and Chapter 12D, Florida Administrative Code, for the purpose of taking testimony and making recommendations with regard to:

  1. The Special Magistrate must meet the following qualifications
  2. A Special Magistrate must not be an elected or appointed official of the county.
  3. A Special Magistrate must not be an elected or appointed official or employee of a taxing jurisdiction or of the State.
  4. During a tax year in which a Special Magistrate serves, her or she must not represent any part before the board in any administrative review of property taxes.
  5. All Special Magistrates must meet the qualifications specified in Section 035, F.S. Links are on the Clerk’s Website at www.manateeclerk.com
  6. A Special Magistrate appointed to hear issues of exemption, classifications, and portability assessment difference transfers shall be a member of the Florida Bar.
  7. A Special Magistrate appointed to hear issues regarding valuation of real estate shall be a state certified real estate appraiser. A real property valuation Special Magistrate must be certified under Chapter 475, Part II F.S.
  8. A Special Magistrate appointed to hear issues regarding valuation of tangible personal property shall be a designated member of a nationally recognized appraiser’s organization.
  9. All Magistrates must have no less than five-years of experience in their related area of taxation. and having received training provided by the department or with no less than three years of such experience and having completed training provided by the department.

 

Please note that hearings will take place October, November and December of 2025, and January, February, and March of 2025.  Availability for these dates is necessary for consideration of appointment.

 

Qualified individuals wishing to apply should submit a resume on or before Friday, June 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., to:

 

Angelina “Angel” Colonneso, Value Adjust Board, Attn:  Vicki Tessmer, P.O. Box 25400, Bradenton, FL 34205

Or

VAB@manateeclerk.com