LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to Chapter 11, Article 3, Section 24 of the Code of the State of West Virginia, of 1931, as amended, upon a motion made by David Blair Couch, seconded by Robert K. Tebay and made unanimous by Stephen Gainer, THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF WOOD COUNTY, will meet for the purpose of reviewing and equalizing the assessments made by the Assessor of the said County of Wood, for the year 2016 on the following dates: February 1, 2016 at 9:30 oáclock A.M., the Assessor shall submit the property books for the current year. Taxpayers may come before the Board of Review and Equalization February 1, 4, 8, 11 and 18, 2016, with each session beginning at 10:00 oáclock A.M, until 12:00 Noon, and if needed, afternoon appointments on said dates. Appointments will be available February 4, 2016 from 5:00 P.M, to 7:00 P.M. by appointment only. Appointments also will be available if needed for residential property only, beginning on the 18th day of February, 2016, (Saturdays and Sundays excepted) beginning at 10:00 oáclock A.M. until 12:00 oáclock Noon and from 1:00 oáclock P.M. until 3:00 oáclock P.M. and concluding at 3:00 oáclock P.M. on the 22nd day of February, 2016 for the purpose of hearing any and all complaints of taxpayers as to the assessments placed upon his or her property by the Assessor. Appointments for all hearings must be made through the County Administratorás Office.
The County Commission shall proceed to examine and review the property books and shall add on the books, the names of persons, the value of personal property and descriptions and value of all real estate liable to assessments, which were omitted by the Assessor. They shall correct all errors in the names of persons, in the description of value of property and they shall cause to be done whatever else may be necessary to make the valuation comply with the provisions of this Chapter; but, in no case, shall any questions of classification or taxability be considered or reviewed.
IF ANY PERSON FAILS TO APPLY FOR RELIEF IN THIS MATTER, HE SHALL HAVE WAIVED HIS RIGHT TO ASK FOR CORRECTION IN HIS ASSESSMENT LIST FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, AND SHALL NOT, THEREAFTER, BE PERMITTED TO QUESTION THE CORRECTNESS OF HIS LIST AS FINALLY FIXED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION, EXCEPT ON APPEAL TO THE CIRCUIT COURT.
The County Commission will tour properties and adjourn Sine Die on February 22, 2016.
Approved:
THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF WOOD COUNTY
/s/: Stephen Gainer,
President
/s/: David Blair Couch,
Commissioner
/s/: Robert K. Tebay,
Commissioner
A/Board of Review
Jan 18, 25