Township of Winslow, NJ Article IX Municipal Housing Liaison

[Adopted 10-24-06 by Ord. No. O-27-06]

§ 46-30 Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to create the administrative mechanisms needed for the execution of the Township of Winslow's responsibility to assist in the provision of affordable housing pursuant to the Fair Housing Act of 1985.

§ 46-31 Definitions.

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

MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON

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

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

The entity responsible for administering the affordability controls of some or all units in the affordable housing program for the Township of Winslow to ensure that the restricted units under administration are affirmatively marketed and sold or rented, as applicable, only to low- and moderate-income households.

§ 46-32 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 the Township of Winslow.

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 Township of Winslow, including the following responsibilities which may not be contracted out:

(1) Serving as the Township of Winslow'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 of Winslow'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 Winslow as described in subsection F. below.

D. Subject to approval by COAH, the Township of Winslow 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 Township of Winslow. If the Township of Winslow contracts with another entity to administer all or any part of the affordable housing program, including the affordability controls of Affirmative Marketing Plan, the Municipal Housing Liaison shall supervise the contracting Administrative Agent.