The purpose of the Career Development Program is to encourage Commissioners and Deputies to strive for the highest levels of professionalism and to provide a means of attaining recognition as a Master Commissioner of the Revenue or a Master Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue. The program identifies criteria by which to measure professional designation, monitors the level of achievement, and maintains associated records. The Master designation demonstrates the advanced knowledge, competency, and professional accomplishment of Commissioners and Deputies.
Elected to Serve; Committed to Excellence.
The Career Development Committee worked closely with the State Compensation Board and the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia to develop and implement the minimum criteria for Master designation. On July 1, 2026, the management of the program changed from UVA to the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). VCU is responsible for maintenance of records and transcripts, the administration of all course exams and provide a liaison to collaborate with and support the Career Development Committee.
Examples of Educational Courses:
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Taxation of Real Property
- Tax Exemptions in Virginia
- Conflict Resolution
- Understanding the Code of Virginia
- Taxation of Tangible Personal Property
Requirement for Designation:
- Years of Service
- Points (Education and Experience, Service to the Association, Continuing Education)
- Courses
Members are also required to satisfy standards of accountability and submit to an on-site audit.
With grateful appreciation to the following for their support:
- Members of the Virginia General Assembly
- Virginia Department of Taxation
- Virginia State Compensation Board
- Virginia County and City Governments
- Virginia Commissioners of the Revenue
- Virginia Association of Assessing Officers
- Virginia Association of Local Tax Auditors
- University of Virginia, Weldon Cooper Center
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Wilder School