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Board of Assessors

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The DeKalb County Board of Assessors is responsible for establishing the fair market value of property for ad valorem taxation, as required by state law. The five appointed members are appointed by the BOC, serve fixed terms and meet bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9:30 AM to oversee property assessment operations.

Policy Manual for Board of Assessors

Current Board Members (2025)
JOSEPH
Chair
Joseph N. Kusmik
Real estate professional with Oracle Real Estate Services since 2003
Charlene Fang
Vice-Chair
Charlene Fang
Community leader and business development expert
Robert A. Burroughs, J.D.
Attorney
Robert A. Burroughs, J.D.
Attorney specializing in real estate law
Genet McIntosh Hopewell
Attorney
Genet McIntosh Hopewell
Attorney and community advocate
 
Calvin C. Hicks, Jr.
Secretary
Calvin C. Hicks, Jr.
Chief Appraiser with CAE, RES, GCA designations

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