Elected to the office of Moniteau County Assessor in November of 2016, Amanda Trimble was sworn in Aug. 30, and took office Sept. 1.
Although the assessor is elected along with all of the other candidates in November, the assessor is the only one who does not take office on Jan. 1. This is to allow the new assessor to have time to receive the necessary training to be able to step into the job, during a lull in the work-load.
Outgoing Assessor Melissa Hentges explained some of the tasks, which the new assessor faces for the coming four-year term. The assessor's office must keep current ownership records on real estate property, along with locating improvements which would increase real estate property values - that amounts to anything visual.
In addition, there is the matter of personal property. The assessor's office is responsible for assessing the value of all personal property.
"People are supposed to report any property in the county on Jan. 1," Hentges said.
According to Hentges, all the values are set by the state. If the property is a vehicle, the computerization allows the VIN to be checked to determine what the vehicle actually is.
Hentges has served one four-year term and plans to return to helping with daily operations on the family farm near Tipton. She previously worked in the assessor's office for 10 years, and in the county clerk's office for seven years.
As she left office, Hentges said, "I want to thank everyone for their support over the past four years. It's been a joy and honor serving as your County Assessor.
"I'm looking forward to devoting my time and attention to daily operation on our family farm, but I will greatly miss my work family."
As the new Moniteau County Assessor, Trimble will be required to go to training every two years. But, actual training for the position by the state began shortly after her election to office.
According to Trimble, the first training session was in February, with two additional one-day sessions held in August.
Her management style in the new office will probably be guided, to some extent, by her educational background and experience. She previously earned a business administration degree in human resources management and has been involved in a number of local organizations.
In addition, she has been employed at Bond Pharmacy for more than 10 years.
"Melissa has been a big help, providing opportunities for going into the office to familiarize me with the day-to-day procedures and processes," Trimble said. "I plan to keep everything running pretty much the same. There will be minimal changes at first."