[Adopted 7-21-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-12]
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.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:[1]
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agent," which immediately followed, was repealed 9-14-2010 by Ord.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.
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was repealed 9-14-2010 by Ord.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.