[Adopted 3-23-2009 by Ord. No. O-03-09]
The purpose of this article is to create the
administrative mechanisms needed for the execution of the Borough
of Wharton's responsibility to assist in the provision of affordable
housing pursuant to the Fair Housing Act of 1985.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The employee charged by the governing body with the responsibility
for oversight and administration of the Affordable Housing Program
for the Borough of Wharton.
A.
Establishment of position of Municipal Housing Liaison.
There is hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison
for the Borough of Wharton.
B.
Subject to the approval of the Council on Affordable
Housing (COAH), the Municipal Housing Liaison shall be appointed by
the governing body and may be a full- or part-time municipal employee.
C.
The Municipal Housing Liaison shall be responsible
for oversight and administration of the Affordable Housing Program
for the Borough of Wharton, including the following responsibilities
which may not be contracted out:
(1)
Serving as the municipality's primary point of contact
for all inquiries from the state, affordable housing providers, administrative
agents, and interested households;
(2)
Monitoring the status of all proposed and completed
affordable housing programs and affordable units in the municipality's
Fair Share Plan;
(3)
Compiling, verifying, and providing monitoring information
at such time and in such form as the Council requires;
(4)
Coordinating meetings with affordable housing providers
and administrative agents, as applicable; and
(5)
Where applicable, providing to an administrative agent
a copy of the adopted municipal operating manual(s), Housing Element
and Fair Share Plan and ordinances relating to the creation and administration
of the municipality's Affordable Housing Programs and/or affordable
units.
D.
Compensation. Compensation shall be fixed by the governing
body at the time of the appointment of the Municipal Housing Liaison.
