Appointments to the Valuation Tribunal
The Minister for Justice & Equality is seeking expressions of interest from candidates who are willing to engage fully with the work of the Tribunal. The principal requirement is that candidates have a demonstrable knowledge of rating law or the ability to acquire it quickly, including:
- • Knowledge of the legislative framework governing the valuation of rateable property in Ireland and of the procedures in place for appealing valuations determined by the Commissioner of Valuation
- • Knowledge of the legislative framework governing the registration of derelict sites by local authorities and the statutory mechanism in place to appeal the market value of urban land determined by local authorities
Candidates must qualify in one of the following areas
- Legal Candidates
Must be, or have been, a practicing Solicitor or Barrister or a qualified lawyer from another common law jurisdiction with significant post qualification experience (minimum 5 years). It is desirable that this professional experience be partially or wholly in the area of valuation/rating law. - Commercial Property Valuation
Candidates must have significant professional experience in a practice which includes the valuation of commercial properties, particularly for rating purposes and preferably as a chartered surveyor.
In addition to qualifying under the above profiles and being available and willing to sit on the Tribunal, it is desirable that candidates have previous experience of participating in a Tribunal which would be indicative of knowledge and experience of the procedures and practices and legal principles involved in conducting a quasi-judicial hearing.
Candidates should also demonstrate in their application, evidence of the following skills:
- • Ability to read, analyse and comprehend various statutes, regulations and complex summaries of evidence in the course of preparing for and the holding of a hearing
- • Ability to conduct a hearing with due regard to fair procedures
- • Ability to take an active part at hearings and to write clear, coherent decisions founded on established legal and valuation principles
- • Ability to work independently and as a team member
- • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- • Sound judgment
- • High ethical standards and integrity
- • Respect, fairness and impartiality
- • Tact and discretion
The Minister shall have regard to the desirability for gender balance on the Board as the Minister considers appropriate and determines from time to time when making appointments.
Please see Section 3 of the Information Booklet for full details.
Please Note: Closing date for receipt of applications is 3.00pm on Thursday 9th November 2017.
Appointment to be made by
- Minister for Justice and Equality
Location of Board Meetings
Dublin
Relevant Website
Information Booklet
17189007_Final VT Information Booklet 24102017.pdf
Date Board Vacancy Advertised
05/10/2017
Closing Date for Submission of Expressions of Interest
09/11/2017
Reference ID
17189007