[Added 6-28-2018 by Ord.
No. 2018-024]
The purpose of this article is to create the administrative
mechanisms needed for the execution of the Borough of High Bridge's
responsibility to promote and oversee 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 duly designated and responsible for administering
the affordability controls on low- and moderate-income units created
in the Borough of High Bridge 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 Borough of
High Bridge.
A.
Establishment of position of Municipal Housing Liaison. There is
hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for the
Borough of High Bridge.
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 Borough of High Bridge, including the following
responsibilities which may not be contracted out to an administrative
agent:
(1)
Serving as the Borough of High Bridge'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 Borough
of High Bridge's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan;
(3)
Compiling, verifying and publishing on the Borough'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 to approval by the Court, the Borough of High Bridge 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 Borough of High Bridge. If the Borough of High Bridge 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.
