RISMEDIA, May 15, 2010—The Appraisal Foundation has begun 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 Friday, August 13, 2010.
According to the foundation, there are at least two vacancies on each board. 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, 2011.
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 four times per year for approximately ten 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, 2011.
Application packages for all positions outlined above are now available directly from https://appraisalfoundation.sharefile.com/d-s231e959bb8241f8b or online at the Foundation web site: www.appraisalfoundation.org (located directly under the AQB or ASB sections).
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 “2010 AQB/ASB APPLICATION INFORMATION” in the subject line, and please include your full name, email address and phone number.
