[Adopted 5-21-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-5]
The purpose of this article is to create the administrative mechanisms
needed for the execution of Borough of Pemberton's responsibility to
assist in the provision of affordable housing pursuant to the Fair Housing
Act of 1985.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
The entity responsible for administering the affordability controls
of some or all units in the affordable housing program for the Borough of
Pemberton to ensure that the restricted units under administration are affirmatively
marketed and sold or rented, as applicable, only to low- and moderate-income
households.
The employee charged by the governing body with the responsibility
for oversight and administration of the affordable housing program for Borough
of Pemberton.
A.
Establishment of position of Municipal Housing Liaison.
There is hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for
the Borough of Pemberton.
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 Pemberton, including the following responsibilities which may not be contracted
out:
(1)
Serving as the Borough of Pemberton'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 restricted units in the
Borough of Pemberton's fair share plan;
(3)
Compiling, verifying, and submitting annual reports as
required by COAH;
(4)
Coordinating meetings with affordable housing providers
and administrative agents, as applicable;
(5)
Attending continuing education opportunities on affordability
controls, compliance monitoring, and affirmative marketing as offered or approved
by COAH.
D.
Subject to approval by COAH, the Borough of Pemberton 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 Pemberton, except for those responsibilities which may not be contracted out pursuant to Subsection C above. If the Borough of Pemberton 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.
E.
Compensation. Compensation shall be fixed by the governing
body at the time of the appointment of the Municipal Housing Liaison.
F.
Administrative powers and duties assigned to the Municipal
Housing Liaison.
(1)
Resale and rental.
(a)
Instituting and maintaining an effective means of communicating
information between owners and the administrative agent regarding the availability
of restricted units for resale or rental; and
(b)
Instituting and maintaining an effective means of communicating
information to low- and moderate-income households regarding the availability
of restricted units for resale or rerental.
