Section 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.