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Assessment professionals provide the foundation for a fair and equitable property tax system. To act responsibly, they should reflect upon the wider impacts of their work and consistently strive to achieve the highest ethical standards to maintain the public’s trust.
The Illinois Property Assessment establishes this Certified Illinois Assessing Officer Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct to inspire and guide the ethical conduct of all current and aspiring assessment professionals. It is an essential tool used to communicate and promote the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of all stakeholders. The IPAI recognizes the importance of codifying and making known to the profession, and the general public, the ethical principles that guide the work of assessment professionals.
If you believe a CIAO has violated the Code of Conduct, you may file a complaint. Prior to filing, complainants are encouraged to read the Code of Conduct, in particular Section 4.2 “Relevant Causes of Action” and Section 4.3 “Filing a Complaint.” The IPAI enforces the Code of Conduct through the Ethics Committee, which is made up of fellow CIAOs. The process for enforcement is credible to the public, fair to those whose conduct is being evaluated, and is detailed for all to read in Article 4 of the Code of Conduct.
CIAO ETHICS OFFICER:
Josh Barnett, IPAI Executive Director
207 W Jefferson St, STE 201
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-862-0300
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ETHICS COMMITTEE:
John Dabrowski, Bloomingdale Township Assessor (Chair)
Mark Armstrong, Kane County Supervisor of Assessments
Jennifer Gomric Minton, St. Clair County Assessor
Vicki Sheets, Decatur Township Assessor
Jennifer Boyd, Lee County Chief County Assessment Officer (alternate)
Derek Devers, Moline Township Assessor (alternate)
Publishing the names of Ethics Committee members and Ethics Officer is done for transparency. Complainants and Respondents are asked to respect the Code of Conduct procedures and not contact members of the committee or Ethics Officer directly. Doing so may delay the work of the committee and its final decision.
The IPAI’s public disciplinary sanctions can take several forms as outlined in Section 4.5 of the Code of Conduct. In determining appropriate sanctions, consideration may be given to the nature of and circumstances surrounding the violation, the individual’s acceptance of responsibility, prior violations, the impact of a sanction on the individual, precedent cases, the IPAI’s interest in maintaining high standards and integrity, and any other information deemed relevant by the Ethics Committee.
A list of individuals who have been publicly disciplined by the IPAI is available below.
