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Assessment Appeal Process |
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What Happens After I File an Appeal? The Secretary of the Moose Jaw Board of Revision will notify you (in writing) of the date and time of your hearing. You will receive this notice at least 30 days before your hearing. Postponements are only granted under extenuating circumstances. If you intend to use photographs and/or written material for your appeal, you must file a copy with both the Secretary of the Moose Jaw Board of Revision and the City Assessor 12 days before your hearing. If you wish to have a transcript or recording made of your hearing, you must give the Board 4 days written notice accompanied with a deposit. You are responsible for any recording or transcription fees. Back to the Top What The Appellant (You) Should Expect At The Hearing The Secretary will call the appeal and the Chairman will ask the Appellant to be seated at the Appellant's table. The Chairman will ask the Respondent to state his/her recommendation for your property, if he/she has one. The Appellant will then be asked if they agree with the Respondent's recommendation or if they wish to proceed with the appeal. If the appeal proceeds, the Appellant will be asked to take either an oath or affirmation. The Chairman will ask the Appellant to make a brief opening statement outlining the issues and then proceed to provide evidence supporting each ground. The Appellant may be questioned by the Respondent. The Chairman will ask the Respondent to proceed in the same manner and the Appellant will be given the chance to ask questions of the Respondent. The Appellant may then proceed with rebuttal evidence, but this evidence must be different from what has already been presented and must be related to the matters raised by the Respondent. The Appellant will be asked for a summation of evidence and argument. The Respondent will be asked for the same. The Appellant will then be asked for a final rebuttal. This is an opportunity to make new arguments to respond to the Respondent's arguments, not to simply reiterate what has already been said. The rebuttal arguments must be responsive to arguments raised by the Respondent. The Board may, at any time, ask questions of either the Appellant or the Respondent. Back to the Top What if I Disagree with the Board's Decision? After the hearing, the Moose Jaw Board of Revision will notify you of its decision by registered mail. You or the City Assessor can appeal the Board's decision to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board Assessment Appeals Committee (SMBAAC). Appeals must be filed at the SMBAAC within 30 days of your receipt of the Moose Jaw Board's decision. If you or your agent do not attend your hearing, you give up your right to appeal the Moose Jaw Board of Revision's decision to the next level. For more information or to file an appeal contact: Secretary, Moose Jaw Board of Revision Back to the Top Back to Board of Revision Home Page |
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