The purpose of this article is to create the administrative
mechanism needed for the execution of the Borough of Wallington'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:
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
The entity responsible for administering the affordability
controls of some or all units in the affordable housing program for
the Borough of Wallington to ensure that the restricted units under
administration are affirmatively marketed and sold or rented, as applicable,
only to low- and moderate-income households.
MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON
The employee charged by the governing body with the responsibility
for oversight and administration of the affordable housing program
for the Borough of Wallington.
The Municipal Housing Liaison shall be responsible for oversight
and administration of the affordable housing program for the Borough
of Wallington, including the following responsibilities, which may
not be contracted out:
A. Serving as the Borough of Wallington's primary point of contact
for all inquires from the state, affordable housing providers, administrative
agency and interested households;
B. Monitoring the status of all restricted units in the Borough of Wallington's
Fair Share Plan;
C. Compiling, verifying and submitting annual reports as required by
COAH;
D. Coordinating meetings with affordable housing providers and administrative
agents, as applicable; and
E. Attending continuing education opportunities on affordability controls,
compliance monitoring and affirmative marketing as offered or approved
by COAH.
Subject to approval by COAH, the Borough of Wallington may contract with or authorize a consultant, authority, government or any agency charged by the governing body, which entity shall have the responsibility of administering the affordable housing program of the Borough of Wallington, except those responsibilities which may not be contracted out pursuant to §
90-37 above. If the Borough of Wallington contracts with another entity to administer all or any part of the affordable housing program, including the affordability controls and affirmative marketing plan, the Municipal Housing Liaison shall supervise the contracting administrative agent.