[Adopted 8-14-2007 by Ord. No. 07-13]
The purpose of this article is to create the administrative
mechanisms needed for the execution of Pilesgrove Township'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
Pilesgrove Township 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 Pilesgrove Township.
A.
Establishment of position of Municipal Housing Liaison. There is
hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for Pilesgrove
Township.
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 Pilesgrove Township, including the following responsibilities which may not be contracted out, exclusive of Subsection C(6) which may be contracted out:
(1)
Serving as Pilesgrove Township'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 Pilesgrove Township'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;
(6)
If applicable, serving as the administrative agent for some or all
of the restricted units in Pilesgrove Township.
D.
Subject to approval by COAH, Pilesgrove Township 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 Pilesgrove Township, except for those responsibilities which may not be contracted out pursuant to Subsection C above. If Pilesgrove Township 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.
