Borough of Stanhope, NJ Article VII Municipal Housing Liaison

[Adopted 7-21-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-12]

§ 29-18 Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to create the administrative mechanisms needed for the execution of Stanhope Borough'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.

§ 29-19 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:[1]

MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON

The employee charged by the governing body with the responsibility for oversight and administration of the affordable housing program for Stanhope Borough.

[1] Editor's Note: The former definition of "administrative agent," which immediately followed, was repealed 9-14-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-6.

§ 29-20 Establishment of Municipal Housing Liaison position and compensation; powers and duties.

A. Establishment of position of Municipal Housing Liaison. There is hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for Stanhope Borough.

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 Stanhope Borough, including the following responsibilities which may not be contracted out, exclusive of Subsection C(6) which may be contracted out:

(1) Serving as Stanhope Borough'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 Stanhope Borough'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;[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(6), which stated that serving as the administrative agent for some or all of the restricted units in the Borough was a duty of the Municipal Housing Liaison, was repealed 9-14-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-6.

D. Subject to approval by COAH, Stanhope Borough 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 Stanhope Borough except for those responsibilities which may not be contracted out pursuant to Subsection C above. If Stanhope Borough 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.