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The International Association of Assessment Officers (IAAO) is honored to publish thisguidebook—the first in our industry specifically tailored to describe the multiple uses ofgeographic information systems (GIS) tools in property tax valuation units throughout theworld.Written by property tax professionals, the following pages contain valuable information about the hands-on uses of GIS applications and technologies within all aspects of governmentvaluation procedures and administration. GIS has become an indispensable tool for valuation professionals as it provides a platform for data to be easily displayed and facilitates the discovery and analysis of new patterns and influences on property value.We hope this guide will strengthen your understanding of the role of GIS; help you implement improvements in all phases of land and property tax administration; and spark your imagination to envision creative future uses of GIS that will further enhance uniformity, fairness, and transparency in government.Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AASPalm Beach County Property AppraiserIAAO President - 2018