Board Responsibilities
The principle responsibilities of the Board of Commisioners to the Housing Authority include the following:

To establish the long-range vision required to meet local community needs;

To plan actively for the future of the Housing Authority;

To establish policies that provide direction for the agency, reflect the values of the board, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations;

To hire a qualified executive director to implement housing programs, manage staff, and assume responsibility for day-today Authority operations;

To evaluate, adopt, and monitor operating budgets;
To monitor the finances of the Authority, the progress the Authority is making toward its mission, and the performance of the executive director;

To act as an advocate for the Authority and serve as a link between the Authority and the community.

 
 
 

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