Public involvement may take several forms, from simply receiving notices of Board activities, to appearances at public meetings or formal participation in cases. The Board holds public meetings generally every month, except during tax preparation season. Usually twice a year the Board meets in other areas to give licensees throughout the state the opportunity to meet the Board. We notify the public of all public meetings. We maintain a mailing list of persons who wish to receive advance copies of the public meeting notices and agenda.
Meeting minutes are also available soon after each meeting.
The Board sets time aside at each meeting for a roundtable discussion where public comment is welcome. Members of the public may bring up any subject related to tax preparation regulated by the Board, or may comment on matters scheduled for Board action. Appearance slips are available at the meetings for those who wish to speak. To accommodate people who cannot attend the meeting in person or who wish to write instead, written comments may be submitted before the public meeting on any agenda item. Letters received by the Board Office are referred to subcommittees for review and possible action recommendations.