[Added 3-16-2009 by Ord.
No. 2009-2955]
The purpose of this article is to create the administrative
mechanisms needed for the execution of Middletown 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 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The entity or entities responsible for administering the
affordability controls of some or all units in the affordable housing
program for Middletown 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 Middletown Township.
A.
Establishment of position of Municipal Housing Liaison. There is
hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for Middletown
Township.
B.
Subject to approval by 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 Township, including the following responsibilities, which may not be contracted out, exclusive of Subsection C(6), which may be contracted out:
(1)
Serving as the 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 the 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 the Township of Middletown.
D.
Subject to approval by COAH, the 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 for the Township, except for those responsibilities which may not be contracted out pursuant to Subsection C above. If the 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.
