A. Beginning in 2012 and every even year thereafter, the planning department shall obtain a list from the Nevada real estate division of all persons qualified to act as a general appraiser for services in Mineral County.
B. The planning department shall send a request for qualification form to each appraiser on the list to determine if the appraiser is interested in performing appraisals for the county under terms and conditions stated therein, and what types of appraisals the appraiser is qualified to perform based on training and experience. Those who do not respond to the request for qualifications to the satisfaction of the planning department shall not be placed on the list.
C. The following minimum requirements, each of which must be complied with, shall apply to the consideration of the eligibility of appraisers for placement on applicable lists:
1. The appraiser must possess a current and valid business license in the county;
2. General license issued by the state of Nevada, Nevada real estate division;
3. No violation of professional standards or statutory requirements in the performance of appraisals;
4. Whether the appraiser has the ability to obtain and maintain insurance coverage as required by the county;
5. Whether the appraiser has the professional qualifications and experience for the appraisal required to be completed by the county;
6. If the appraiser is requesting placement on the general commercial list as defined in section 11.04.050 of this chapter, whether the appraiser has been qualified or has experience providing services as an expert witness within the past five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the application;
7. Whether the appraiser has breached any contracts with a public agency or person in this state or any other state during the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the application;
8. Whether during the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the application, the appraiser has, as a result of causes within the control of the appraiser, failed to perform any contract:
a. In the manner specified by the contract, as amended, and properly approved by any county in the state of Nevada;
b. Within the time specified in the contract unless extended and properly approved by any county in the state of Nevada;
c. For the amount of money specified by the contract, as amended, and properly approved by any county in the state of Nevada.
9. Whether the applicant has been convicted of a violation for discrimination in employment during the two (2) years immediately preceding the date of the application;
10. Whether during the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of application, the applicant has filed as a debtor under the provisions of the United States bankruptcy code;
11. Whether the applicant has been disciplined or fined by any state or federal agency for conduct that relates to the ability of the applicant to perform the work to be required by the county;
12. Whether the application of applicant is truthful and complete;
13. The ability to maintain accurate and current contact information with the planning department. Applicant must notify the county by written notice to the planning department and the Mineral County clerk of change in information and qualifications within fifteen (15) days of such change;
14. The ability to maintain accurate records for a period of seven (7) years after completion of the appraisal services rendered to the county; and
15. Execution of the application form and consent to all terms and conditions contained therein. (Ord. 228A, 1-16-2013)