NOMINEE REQUIRING SENATE CONFIRMATION
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT BACKGROUND SUMMARY
POSITION: Arizona State Land Department Board of Appeals
Democrat, District III, Yavapai County
APPOINTING GOVERNOR: Janice K. Brewer
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: January 20, 2012
FUNCTION OF THE Arizona State land department board of appeals:
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 37-215, all state land sales and commercial leases are required to be approved by the Arizona State Land Department Board of Appeals (Board), which also serves as an administrative review board. The Board consists of five members who are appointed by the Governor to six-year terms. Applicants and lessees may appeal to the Board a final decision of the State Land Commissioner (Commissioner) that relates to appraisals and classifications. If an appeal is filed, the Board is required to hold a hearing within 120 days (of the notice of appeal date) in the county in which the major portion of the land involved in the appeal is located. Within 60 days of the hearing, the Board must furnish a written copy of its findings and decision to all parties of the appeal. The Board also reviews and approves participation contracts (A.R.S. § 37-214). A participation contract is a contract arising out of a sale where the State Land Department receives a share of the revenues generated by subsequent sales or leases.
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:
In order to be eligible for appointment, a person must be experienced in the classification and appraisal of all types of real estate. Two members are members-at-large and the other three members represent three statutory districts. District I is comprised of Pima, Santa Cruz, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties; District II includes Maricopa, Yuma, La Paz, Pinal and Gila counties; and District III consists of Mohave, Yavapai, Coconino, Apache and Navajo counties. No more than three members may be of the same political party (A.R.S § 37-213).
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP AND TERM EXPIRATIONS:
Jeffrey C. Covill Republican, District II 1/21/13
Sander Solot Democrat, District I 1/20/14
Jolene U. Dance Republican, Member-at-Large 1/18/16
Richard L. Poynter* Democrat, District III 1/18/16
Sandra B. Kelley Republican, Member-at-Large 1/15/18
*Pending Confirmation
SALARY OR OTHER COMPENSATION:
Members are eligible to receive compensation of up to thirty dollars for each day engaged in the service of the Board.
BUDGET AND FTES:
The Board does not employ any FTEs and is not appropriated any monies.
NOMINEE’S QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
University of Arizona B.S. Public Administration
Arizona State University M.B.A.
Employment:
General Education Diploma Instructor, Yavapai College, 2002-2007 (part-time)
English for Speakers of Other Languages Instructor, Yavapai College, 2002-2005 (part-time)
President, Poynter Appraisal, Inc., 1992-present
Appraiser, Appraisal Consultants, Inc., 1990-1992
Partner, Burke Hansen, Inc., 1987-1990
Instructor, Phoenix College, 1985-1988
Appraiser, Burke Hansen, Inc., 1979-1987
Other Qualifications:
Appraisal Institute
Member, Southwest Regional Panel of Ethics and Counseling, 1990-1994
Member, Admissions Committee, Arizona Chapter, 1988-1992
Director, Arizona Chapter, 1988-1990
Chairman, Candidate Guidance, Arizona Chapter, 1986-1987
Expert Witness, U.S Bankruptcy Court and Superior Court, Maricopa County
Expert Witness, Civil Court, Yavapai County
Community Service:
Tutor, Yavapai College
Coach, Arizona Youth Soccer Organization
Coach, Young Men’s Christian Association
Family Partnership Committee, Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity
Tutor, Prescott Area Adult Readers Association
Board of Directors, Anytown America
Various Parish Councils and Committees
Natural Resources and Transportation Committee
February 10, 2012