Title
Consider a resolution casting its vote for a member(s) of the Board of Directors of the Kaufman Central Appraisal District (KCAD).
Body
Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Property Tax Code, Section 6.03, the City of Mesquite is entitled to participate in an election by taxing units for the purpose of electing five appointed members to the Board of Directors of the Kaufman Central Appraisal District (KCAD). Each taxing unit is given a number of votes based on tax levy and the taxing units may cast its votes for one candidate or distribute their votes among any number of the candidates listed on the official ballot. The City of Mesquite has been allocated 11 votes.
KCAD Board of Directors is comprised of nine directors: five appointed by taxing units (School Districts, Cities, etc.), three elected by county voters, and the County Tax Assessor/Collector serving as a voting ex officio member. The KCAD Board of Directors select the Chief Appraiser, adopt the annual district budget, appoint Appraisal Review Board members and ensure that the District follows the policies and procedures required by law.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Drafter
Suzy Cluse
Head of Department
Cliff Keheley