Beav. Cnty. Pa. 8000.6
As amended through March 1, 2024
The court may hear the testimony, or, upon its own motion, may appoint a hearing officer with respect to all or any of the matters involved in the real estate tax assessment or tax exemption appeal to issue a report and recommendation. The order of appointment shall specify the matters which are referred to the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall be compensated on an hourly basis in a manner to be determined by the Court.
Beav. Cnty. Pa. 8000.6
The Court possesses the inherent authority to appoint a hearing officer to assist it in performing its various functions, including the production of advisory opinions regarding tax assessment appeals. Appeal of 322 Blvd. Associates, 600 A.2d 630 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1991).