[1982 Code § 2-2.3; Ord. No. 96-9]
a. There is hereby established the position of Zoning Officer in the
Township whose duty shall be to act on behalf of the Township to enforce
the Zoning laws and to perform such duties as may be lawfully required,
and to inspect for violations and to prosecute the same as may be
required. The Zoning Officer shall be appointed by the Township Committee
annually.
b. There is hereby established the position of Assistant Zoning Officer
in the Township whose duties are limited to performing duties of the
Zoning Officer when, due to an emergency, the Zoning Officer cannot
address a matter which requires an immediate zoning inspection. The
Assistant Zoning Officer shall be appointed by the Township Committee
annually. The salary of the Assistant Zoning Officer of the Township
shall be established in the Salary Ordinance, payable quarterly.
[Ord. No. 2006-06 §§ 1
- 3]
a. Purpose. The purpose of this subsection is to create the administrative
mechanisms needed for the execution of the Township of Frankford's
responsibility to assist in the provision of affordable housing pursuant
to the Fair Housing Act of 1985.
b. Definitions. As used in this subsection, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Shall mean the entity responsible for administering the affordability
controls of some or all units in the affordable housing program for
the Township of Frankford to ensure that the restricted units under
administration are affirmatively marketed and sold or rented, as applicable,
only to low- and moderate-income households.
MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON
Shall mean the employee charged by the Governing Body with
the responsibility for oversight and administration of the affordable
housing program for the Township of Frankford.
c. Establishment of Municipal Housing Liaison Position and Compensation;
Powers and Duties.
1. Establishment of Position of Municipal Housing Liaison. There is
hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for the
Township of Frankford.
2. 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.
3. The Municipal Housing Liaison shall be responsible for oversight
and administration of the affordable housing program for the Township
of Frankford, including the following responsibilities which may not
be contracted out:
(a)
Serving as the Township of Frankford's primary point of contact
for all inquiries from the State, affordable housing providers, Administrative
Agents, and interested households;
(b)
Monitoring the status of all restricted units in the Township
of Frankford's Fair Share Plan;
(c)
Compiling, verifying, and submitting annual reports as required
by COAH;
(d)
Coordinating meetings with affordable housing providers and
Administrative Agents, as applicable;
(e)
Attending continuing education opportunities on affordability
controls, compliance monitoring, and affirmative marketing as offered
or approved by COAH;
(f)
If applicable, serving as the Administrative Agent for some
or all of the restricted units in the Township of Frankford as described
in paragraph 6 below.
4. Subject to approval by COAH, the Township of Frankford 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
Frankford. If the Township of Frankford 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.
5. Compensation. Compensation shall be fixed by the Governing Body at
the time of the appointment of the Municipal Housing Liaison.
6. The Municipal Housing Liaison shall assist the Administrative Agent
in its duties, including, as needed, regarding:
(e)
Processing request from unit owners; and
(f)
Enforcement.
The Municipal Housing Liaison shall have authority to take all
actions necessary and appropriate to carry out its responsibilities
hereunder.
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