Serve on Appraisal Foundation boards

The Appraisal Foundation said it is beginning its annual search for qualified candidates to serve on one of its three Boards. Completed applications for vacancies on the Board of Trustees, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) must be received by July 15, 2004.

There are three At-Large Board of Trustees seats available this year, with one incumbent eligible for re-election. The Board of Trustees is charged with funding the work of and appointing members to the AQB and ASB, as well as providing oversight of these two Boards. Trustees serve three-year terms.

There are two vacancies on the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB), with one incumbent eligible for re-appointment. The ASB is charged with developing, interpreting and amending USPAP. Familiarity with USPAP is a prerequisite of service on the ASB, and a minimum of ten years of appraisal experience is required. ASB members serve a term of up to three years.

Finally, there are two vacancies on the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB), with both 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 ten years of appraisal experience is required. AQB positions serve a term of up to three years.

The Appraisal Foundation is interested in expanding the diversity of all Boards by considering applications from individuals involved in multi-disciplinary or non-real property work. For more information or to request an application package, please contact Paula Douglas at (202) 624-3048 or via e-mail at paula@appraisalfoundation.org. If sending an e-mail, please submit your full name, phone number and mailing address.