R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-11.3 — Annual training institute for tax assessors

(a) The director of the department of revenue, in cooperation with the Rhode Island association
of assessing officers shall establish and conduct an annual training institute for
local tax assessors. The training institute shall consist of certified training courses
in such areas as the cost approach, market data approach, and income approach to property
valuation; the use of computer technology for property tax assessments and maintenance,
the application of Rhode Island law to property tax administration, and containing
education. For this purpose, the department may cooperate with educational institutions,
local, regional, state, or national assessors’ organizations, and with any other appropriate
professional organizations. A local tax assessor who has successfully completed the
training program, or who has obtained the necessary amount of credits, shall be awarded
the designation of Rhode Island Certified Assessor (R.I.C.A.).
(b) An applicant, who is a member of a local assessment personnel staff, who has successfully
completed the training program, or who has obtained the necessary courses, shall be
awarded the designation of Rhode Island Certified Assessment Personnel (RICAP).
(c) The Rhode Island Association of Assessing Officers shall establish a program of re-certification,
approved by the department of revenue, for all designated members.