Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code § 5911

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 5911 - Legislative intent

It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this part to ensure that:

(a) Taxpayers are provided fair and understandable explanations of their rights and duties with respect to property taxation, prompt resolution of legitimate questions and appeals regarding their property taxes, and prompt corrections when errors have occurred in property tax assessments.

(b) The board designate a taxpayer's advocate position independent of, but not duplicative of, the board's existing property tax programs, to be specifically responsible for reviewing property tax matters from the viewpoint of the taxpayer, and to review and report on, and to recommend to the board's executive officer any necessary changes with respect to, property tax matters as described in this part.

Ca. Rev. and Tax. Code § 5911

Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 387, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1994.