September 12, 2006

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the appointment of Rachel Asbury to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.  Asbury, of East Lansing, most recently served as legal counsel for the Michigan Legislative Service Bureau.
 
Ms. Asbury is appointed to represent members at large for a term expiring June 30, 2010.  She succeeds John S. Gilbreath who has resigned.
 
The Michigan Tax Tribunal hears appeals from taxpayers who are aggrieved by ad valorem property tax assessments, special assessments, equalization, allocation, and apportionment under the general property tax laws.  The tribunal also has jurisdiction over determinations issued by the Michigan Department of Treasury concerning income tax; sales, use, and withholding taxes; single business tax; motor fuel tax; and intangible and inheritance taxes.
 
This appointment is subject to Section 6 of Article V of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963.  It stands confirmed unless disapproved by the Michigan Senate within 60 days.