[Adopted by Bill No. 91-12[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This bill also repealed former Article XIII, Housing Commission, adopted by Bill No. 78-3.
A. 
The Housing and Human Development Commission (hereinafter called "Commission") of the County shall consist of fifteen (15) members. Of the members, thirteen (13) shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Council, and two (2) shall be appointed by the Council.
B. 
The members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years from the date of appointment. Appointees shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms.
C. 
Members shall be appointed based on their interest and experience in housing, real estate, finance, business, banking, building, and development. At least six (6) members shall have interest or experience in human resources, and Commission membership shall be representative of the County's population with respect to race, gender, geography, and political affiliation, whenever possible.
The County Executive shall annually designate one (1) of the members of the Commission as Chair and one (1) member as Vice-Chair.
The Commission shall hold such meetings as may be necessary for the proper conduct of its business, but not less than once a month.
The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in attendance at meetings provided that funds are available in the budget.
A. 
The duties-of the Commission shall be:
(1) 
To evaluate and study the housing needs of the County.
(2) 
To prepare a housing strategy plan.
(3) 
To examine all possible innovative financial and technical resources for the development of affordable rental housing.
(4) 
To identify all available resources for the production of affordable housing, which programs are presently being used, and determine practical approaches to produce affordable housing.
(5) 
To advise the County Executive, the County Council and the Housing Agency on all matters pertaining to the housing situation in the County.
(6) 
To meet and disseminate information on the housing situation in the County to interested citizens.
(7) 
To prepare an annual report to the County Executive, Council, and Housing Agency.
B. 
The County Executive or the County Council may provide for reference to the Commission, for review and recommendations, any additional matter related to the Commission's functions and duties.