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1(2002014.1 infor":1ati~n could. be available to the board members when they are holding the board of equalization hearings. ~artman made a motion and Logan seconded to approve the contract and the Resolution #02-0017 and authorize the chair to'sign. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Jeffries absent. Motion carried. Discussion was held on the funds that were allocated to the assessor and if any of those funds could be used for a computer or lap tops for use by the board of equalization. Lancaster stated she would check with Jan Pelland. RESOLUTION #02--O.OJ] A RESOLUTION APPOINTING REFEREES FOR THE 2002 TAX ASSESSMENT YEAR WHEREAS, Neb Rev. Stat. 77-1502 (1996 Reissue) requires that the Hall County Board of Equalization shall hold a session of not less than three days, for the purpose of reviewing and deciding protests filed pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-1502 to 77-1507; and WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-1502.01 (Reissue 1996) authorizes the Board of Equalization to appoint one or more suitable persons to act as referees to hear protests in the first instance and to transmit to the County Board of Equalization all papers relating to such protests, together with written findings and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the County, to accommodate the volume of protests and to afford each taxpayer ample opportunity for a meaningful hearing before a qualified individual, has determined that it should appoint referees to hear the protests filed for the 2002 assessment year; and WHEREAS, in order to ensure that all protests are processed expeditiously, treated fairly and consistently, and decided in compliance with the provisions of state law, the County has determined that it should seek a qualified firm or individual to supervise and coordinate all activities of the referees and to provide referees to be appointed by County to hear the protests filed for the 2002 assessment year; and WHEREAS, the Great Plains Appraisal Company employs qualified individuals and is willing to contract with County to provide the necessary supervision and coordination of the referee activities and the necessary referees for the 2002 assessment year. NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the following individuals are hereby appointed to act as referees for protests filed with the Hall County Board of Equalization for the 2002 assessment year pursuant to the agreement approved this date by and between the County of Hall and Great Plains Appraisal Company, to wit: 4