Board of County Commissioners v. Division of Property Valuation

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Lockett, J.:

The Board of Commissioners of Trego County (Board) appeals an order of the district court sustaining the Director of the Division of Property Valuation’s (Director) finding that the Board improperly terminated the county appraiser and exceeded its home rule powers by placing a nonstatutoiy requirement on the appraiser’s appointment. The district court ordered the Board to reinstate the appraiser retroactively and reimburse him for lost wages, as well as other compensation and benefits.

The Board originally appointed George Overton to the…