R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-11.2 — Purpose of training and certification provisions

The purpose of §§ 44-5-11.1 — 44-5-11.3 is to provide a resource to local tax assessors which would improve the methods of
property tax assessments; provide for increased capability in the annual maintenance
of assessments; integrate technological innovations in property tax administration;
and, substantially reduce the cost of required revaluations.