[R.O. 1957, 2:14-1; MC 1994-06, April 18, 1994]
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19 of the laws of 1938, the amendments and supplements thereto, known as the "Local Housing Authorities Law" of the State of New Jersey, the City of Plainfield in the interest of public health, safety and welfare in order to provide for the construction, maintenance, operation and management of housing projects within the City, created and established the "Housing Authority of Plainfield," a body corporate and politic.[1]
[1]
State law reference: As to Housing Authorities generally,
see N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-16 et seq.
[MC 1994-06, April 18, 1994]
The Housing Authority shall exercise all the powers, privileges
and authorities prescribed under the provisions of Chapter 79 of the
Laws of 1992 (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1) the amendments and supplements thereto.
[MC 1994-06, April 18, 1994]
No project shall be undertaken by the Housing Authority until
the City and the Authority conclude all the necessary legislation
agreements, documents and instruments prescribed by law, including
but not limited to the payments, in lieu of taxes, to the City by
the Housing Authority on each project.
[R.O. 1957, 2:14-2; amended by R.O. 1971, 3:12-1; MC 1994-06,
April 18, 1994]
(a)
The Housing Authority shall consist of seven (7) members.
(b)
The Council shall appoint five (5) persons as members of the Authority
for a term of five (5) years, except that any vacancy shall be filled
for the unexpired term.[1]
[1]
Members of the authority who were appointed pursuant to N.J.S.A.
55:14A-4, by the Mayor with advice and consent of the Council of the
City of Plainfield who are in office upon the effective date of N.J.S.A.
40A:12A-16 et seq. (August 5, 1992) shall continue in office until
the expiration of their terms.
(c)
One (1) member of the Housing Authority shall be appointed by:
(d)
All members shall have one (1) vote and shall hold office until their
successors have been appointed and qualified.
(e)
Not more than one (1) member may be an officer or employee of the
City.
(f)
No member shall receive any compensation.
(g)
Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum of the authority for the
purpose of conducting business.
