The St. Johns County Property Appraiser’s Office has announced its reception of the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration (CEAA) from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO). Recognition from IAAO is the highest professional honor an assessment jurisdiction can obtain.
The certification was granted to the appraiser’s office following a rigorous application and review process. Criteria for earning the award centers on the use of best appraisal and assessment practices and a strong emphasis on teamwork and group achievement.
Property appraiser offices earning the certificate demonstrate the highest level of proficiency in the assessment and appraisal disciplines to both their constituents and their peers.
IAAO is based in Kansas City, Missouri. It is a nonprofit, educational and research association of government assessment officials and others interested in the administration of the property tax. It was founded in 1934, and now has a membership of more than 8,000 worldwide from governmental, business and academic communities. It is the preeminent authority on assessment administration—there is no other organization that can independently and objectively determine whether an assessment jurisdiction is meeting standards and best practices in the appraisal profession.
“The process of applying for the CEAA was quite rigorous,” said Eddie Creamer, St. Johns County property appraiser. “We were asked to document our standards and processes in mapping, data collection, communications, technology, management and staffing, among other areas. I am very proud of our entire team for the superior quality of their day-to-day work and the care they put into the application process. Our office has been recognized for excellence by our profession’s highest authority. It is a great honor.”
The certificate will be presented during a ceremony at the IAAO 88th annual International Conference on Assessment Administration at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, on Aug. 30.
