The Appraisal Foundation Seeks Candidates for Vacancies on National Boards

The Appraisal Foundation is currently in the midst of its annual search for qualified candidates to serve on the Board of Trustees, the Appraiser Qualifications Board and the Appraisal Standards Board. The deadline for submission of applications for service on one The Appraisal Foundation's three boards is August 15, 2006. There are four at-large Board of Trustees seats available this year, with two incumbents eligible for re-appointment. The Board of Trustees of The Appraisal Foundation is charged with funding the work of and appointing members to the AQB and ASB, as well as providing oversight of these two Boards. The Board of Trustees meets twice a year, in the Spring and Fall. The Board of Trustees is particularly interested in individuals who represent consumer interest groups. There are four vacancies on the ASB, with three incumbents eligible for re-appointment. The ASB is charged with developing, interpreting and amending the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Familiarity with USPAP is a pre-requisite of service on the ASB, and a minimum of 10 years’ of appraisal experience is required. The ASB meets five times per year for approximately 15 days. There are three vacancies on the AQB, with two incumbents eligible for re-appointment. The AQB is responsible for setting minimum qualification criteria for state licensure and certification of real estate appraisers and has established voluntary qualification criteria for personal property appraisers. Familiarity with appraiser qualifications is a pre-requisite of service on the AQB, and a minimum of 10 years’ of appraisal experience is required. The AQB meets four times per year for approximately 10 days. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses and are not compensated for their time. Individuals serving on the ASB and AQB are compensated for their time and are reimbursed for travel expenses. Individuals selected will serve a term of up to three-years commencing January 1, 2007. The Appraisal Foundation is interested in expanding the diversity of all Boards by considering applications from business leaders with an interest in valuation or involved in various appraisal disciplines. Application packages for all positions outlined above are now available on-line at the Foundation Web site at www.appraisalfoundation.org/s_appraisal/sec.asp?CID=121&DID=167 For a hard copy of the application package, contact Anne Haynes at anne@appraisalfoundation.org. When doing so via e-mail, use the phrase "2006 Application Information" in the subject line, and please include your full name, mailing address and phone number. For more information, contact Paula Douglas at paula@appraisalfoundation.org Article Source: National Association of Realtors Appraisal , Real Estate , Appraiser , USPAP