Three-Member Commission Supervises Property Tax Laws,  Provides Assessor Assistance and Certification

LANSING, Mich. – Deputy State Treasurer Kevin Smith today announced that Joycelyn Isenberg has been named the executive director of the State Tax Commission.

The State Tax Commission provides general supervision over the administration of property tax laws in Michigan, provides assistance and advice to assessors, and educates and certifies assessing officers. As executive director, Joycelyn will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating policy research and analysis related to Michigan’s property tax laws and provide recommendations and support to the three-member commission.

“The State Tax Commission is an important regulatory body responsible for the fair administration of Michigan property tax laws,” said Smith, who oversees the Michigan Department of Treasury’s local government programs. “I am confident Joycelyn will assist the commission in assuring fair treatment for taxpayers, and proper guidance and support for the assessing community to hold up our long-standing commitment for fair and equitable application of tax law.”

Joycelyn brings more than 25 years of assessment administration experience as a certified assessing officer and more than seven years of experience in local government administration and management, developing best practices, providing strategic planning, training and facilitative leadership by working with multiple city, village and township officials. Her local government experience will assist the State Tax Commission and Treasury to better serve communities across Michigan.

Joycelyn recently served Treasury as a state administrative manager, overseeing technical assistance and policy recommendations relating to real and personal property assessment practices. She was responsible for aiding with the administration of the General Property Tax Act.  

“Joycelyn is a valued leader in the property tax administration field, and I am honored to be able to work with her directly,” said State Tax Commission Chairperson Peggy Nolde. “She is very dedicated and professional, and I have the utmost confidence in her ability to assist this commission with our responsibilities as we move forward.”

Prior to coming to Treasury, Joycelyn (left) worked as an equalization field supervisor for Oakland County Equalization, where she was responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the county’s equalization and assessment operations, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Joycelyn holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and is a Michigan Master Assessing Officer.

To learn more about the State Tax Commission, go to www.michigan.gov/statetaxcommission.

Above Image Caption: Joycelyn Isenberg has been named the executive director of the State Tax Commission. 

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