§ 8-15. Same—Powers.  


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  • The board of equalization shall have the power to:

    (a)

    Elect a chairman from its membership;

    (b)

    Adopt regulations regarding the procedure of assessment review;

    (c)

    After its first meeting, reconvene and adjourn from time to time;

    (d)

    Review, on complaint of property owners, assessments for the purpose of taxation of both real and personal property within the city made by the city tax assessor-collector;

    (e)

    Hold hearings, administer oaths and take testimony;

    (f)

    Compel the production of all books, documents, and other papers pertinent to the investigation of the taxable values of any person, firm or corporation having or owning property within the corporate limits of the city subject to taxation.