The purpose of this article is to create the administrative
mechanisms needed for the execution of the Township of Franklin's
responsibility to promote and oversee the provision of affordable
housing pursuant to the Fair Housing Act of 1985.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The entity duly designated and responsible for administering
the affordability controls on low and moderate income units created
in the Township of Franklin to ensure that the restricted units are
affirmatively marketed and sold or rented, as applicable, only to
very-low-, low- and moderate-income households.
The municipal employee duly designated by the governing body
with the responsibility for monitoring, reporting oversight and general
administration of the affordable housing program for the Township
of Franklin.
A.
Establishment of position of Municipal Housing Liaison. There is
hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for the
Township of Franklin.
B.
Subject to the approval of the Court, 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 monitoring,
reporting, oversight and general administration of the affordable
housing program for the Township of Franklin, including the following
responsibilities which may not be contracted out to an administrative
agent:
(1)
Serving as the Township of Franklin'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
Franklin's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan;
(3)
Compiling, verifying and publishing on the Township's website all
referenced monitoring reports as required by the Court;
(4)
Coordinating meetings with affordable housing providers and the administrative
agent(s) as applicable; and
(5)
Attending continuing education programs as required to obtain and
maintain certification as a Municipal Housing Liaison.
D.
Subject approval by the Court, the Township of Franklin 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
Franklin. If the Township of Franklin 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 Municipal Housing Liaison.
