Appraisal Foundation Board Openings

ISA recently sent members the following press release from the Appraisal Foundation seeking candidates for openings on two national boards, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB). We certainly could use more personal property representation on these boards.

The press release follows and contact information follows:

The Appraisal Foundation Seeks Candidates for Vacancies on National Boards

For Immediate Release

June 1, 2009

Washington, DC - The Appraisal Foundation is in the midst of its annual search for qualified candidates to serve on the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB). Completed applications for these vacancies must be received by August 14, 2009.

There are up to two vacancies on the AQB with both incumbents eligible for re-appointment. There are three vacancies on the ASB with two incumbents eligible for re-appointment. For the third vacancy on the ASB, the Board of Trustees is specifically interested in individuals with a background in the valuation of personal property.

The Appraisal Foundation is always 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 such as business valuation or personal property.

Background and Qualifications:

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 ten years of appraisal experience is required. The AQB meets four times per year for approximately ten days in total. Individuals serving on the AQB are compensated for their time and are reimbursed for travel expenses. The individuals selected for the AQB positions will serve a term of up to three-years commencing January 1, 2010.

The ASB is charged with developing, interpreting and amending the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Familiarity with USPAP is a pre-requisite of service on the ASB, and a minimum of ten years of appraisal experience is required. The ASB meets five times per year for approximately fifteen days in total. Individuals serving on the ASB are compensated for their time and are reimbursed for travel expenses. The individuals selected for a position on the ASB will serve a term of up to three-years commencing January 1, 2010.

Application packages for all positions outlined above are now available on-line at the Foundation web site: http://www.appraisalfoundation.org/asb_aqb_apply.

If you would like to request an application package via email or if you have questions please feel free to contact Anne Raley (anne@appraisalfoundation.org). When requesting information on the applications via e-mail, please use the phrase "2009 AQB/ASB APPLICATION INFORMATION" in the subject line, and include your full name, mailing address and phone number.

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The Appraisal Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1987, is dedicated to the professional advancement of the appraisal profession. The Foundation accomplishes its mission through the work of its two independent Boards, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) and the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB). More information on The Appraisal Foundation is available at www.appraisalfoundation.org.

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Contact: For further information on this release, please contact:
Paula Douglas
The Appraisal Foundation
The Madison Building
1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1111
Washington, DC 20005
202.624.3048 direct
202.624.3049 fax
paula@appraisalfoundation.org