[Adopted 7-3-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-4]
The purpose of this article is to create the administrative mechanisms
needed for the execution of Franklin Township's responsibility to assist
in 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 responsible for administering the affordability controls
of some or all units in the affordable housing program for Franklin Township
to ensure that the restricted units under administration are affirmatively
marketed and sold or rented, as applicable, only to low- and moderate-income
households.
The employee charged by the governing body with the responsibility
for oversight and administration of the affordable housing program for Franklin
Township.
A.
Establishment of position of Municipal Housing Liaison.
There is hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for
Franklin Township.
B.
Subject to the approval of the Council on Affordable
Housing (COAH), the Municipal Housing Liaison shall be appointed by the Township
Committee and may be a full- or part-time municipal employee.
C.
The Municipal Housing Liaison shall be responsible for
oversight and administration of the affordable housing program for Franklin
Township, including the following responsibilities which may not be contracted
out:
(1)
Serving as Franklin Township'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 Franklin
Township's fair share plan;
(3)
Compiling, verifying, and submitting annual reports as
required by COAH;
(4)
Coordinating meetings with affordable housing providers
and administrative agents, as applicable;
(5)
Attending continuing education opportunities on affordability
controls, compliance monitoring, and affirmative marketing as offered or approved
by COAH.
D.
Subject to approval by COAH, Franklin Township may contract
with or authorize a consultant, authority, government or any agency charged
by the Township Committee, which entity shall have the responsibility of administering
the affordable housing program of Franklin Township. If Franklin Township
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 Township
Committee the time of the appointment of the Municipal Housing Liaison.
