356 - Certification as eligible for the position of assessor.

§  356. Certification as eligible for the position of assessor. 1. Any  person who is not an assessor may  be  certified  as  eligible  for  the  position of assessor where such person:    (a)  meets the minimum qualification standards prescribed by the state  board for such purpose and successfully completes the  basic  course  of  training  and  passes an examination demonstrating successful completion  of such course prescribed by the state board;    (b) meets the minimum qualification standards established by the state  board for appointed assessors and passes an examination conducted by the  state board for this purpose; or    (c) possesses a professional designation as described in paragraph (b)  of subdivision three of section three hundred fifty-four of  this  title  and  the  state  board,  in its discretion, waives any of the courses of  training or examination.    2. Such certification shall specify that such person is  eligible  for  the  position  of  assessor  in  accordance  with  the classification of  assessing units established by the state board pursuant  to  subdivision  one  of section three hundred fifty-four of this title. Certification as  eligible for the position of assessor shall be for  a  period  of  three  years  and  may  be  renewed after the expiration of this period with or  without examination in accordance with regulations  established  by  the  state  board.  Upon  request by an assessing unit, the state board shall  provide a list of candidates certified as eligible for the  position  of  assessor pursuant to this section.