The objectives of the Association shall be: 

• Improve the standards of assessment practices throughout the State.
• Provide a clearing device for the collection and distribution of useful information relative to assessment practices.
• Educate the taxpaying public on the true nature and importance of the work performed by assessing officers. 
• Recommend to members of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois needed legislation relative to assessment practices.
• Cooperate with public and private agencies interested in assessment practices; and in every proper way to promote justice and equity in the distribution of the tax burden.