As used in these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. (1) “AAS” means the Assessment Administration Specialist professional assessment designation of the IAAO.
2. (2) “Board” means the Tennessee State Board of Equalization.
3. (3) “CAE” means the Certified Assessment Evaluator professional assessment designation of the IAAO.
4. (4) “Certified General Real Estate Appraiser” means the certification issued by the Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission.
5. (5) “CMS” means the Cadastral Mapping Specialist professional assessment designation of the IAAO.
6. (6) “Division” means the Division of Property Assessments in the Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury.
7. (7) “Executive Secretary” means the Executive Secretary of the Tennessee State Board of Equalization or his or her designee.
8. (8) “IAAO” means the International Association of Assessing Officers.
9. (9) “MAS” means the Mass Appraisal Specialist professional assessment designation of the IAAO.
10. (10) “PPS” means the Personal Property Specialist professional assessment designation of IAAO.
11. (11) “Program” means the Assessment Certification and Education Program.
12. (12) “RES” means the Residential Evaluation Specialist professional assessment designation of the IAAO.
13. (13) “TCA” means Tennessee Certified Assessor.
14. (14) “TMA” means Tennessee Master Assessor.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 67-1-305 and 67-1-508 through 67-1-510. Administrative History: New rule filed August 17, 2021; effective November 15, 2021.