[Adopted 10-24-06 by Ord. No. O-27-06]
The purpose of this article is to create the administrative
mechanisms needed for the execution of the Township of Winslow'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 employee charged by the governing body with the responsibility
for oversight and administration of the affordable housing program
for the Township of Winslow.
The entity responsible for administering the affordability
controls of some or all units in the affordable housing program for
the Township of Winslow to ensure that the restricted units under
administration are affirmatively marketed and sold or rented, as applicable,
only to low- and moderate-income households.
A.Â
Establishment of position of Municipal Housing Liaison. There is
hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for the
Township of Winslow.
B.Â
Subject to the approval of the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH),
the Municipal Housing Liaison shall be appointed by the governing
body and may be a full or part-time municipal employee.
C.Â
The Municipal Housing Liaison shall be responsible for oversight
and administration of the affordable housing program for the Township
of Winslow, including the following responsibilities which may not
be contracted out:
(1)Â
Serving as the Township of Winslow's primary point of contact for
all inquiries from the State, affordable housing providers, Administrative
Agents, and interested households;
(2)Â
Monitoring the status of all restricted units in the Township of
Winslow's Fair Share Plan;
(3)Â
Compiling, verifying, and submitting annual reports as required by
COAH;
(4)Â
Coordinating meetings with affordable housing providers and Administrative
Agents, as applicable;
(5)Â
Attending continuing education opportunities on affordability controls,
compliance monitoring, and affirmative marketing as offered or approved
by COAH;
(6)Â
If applicable, serving as the Administrative Agent for some or all
of the restricted units in the Township of Winslow as described in
subsection F. below.
D.Â
Subject to approval by COAH, the Township of Winslow 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 Township of
Winslow. If the Township of Winslow contracts with another entity
to administer all or any part of the affordable housing program, including
the affordability controls of Affirmative Marketing Plan, the Municipal
Housing Liaison shall supervise the contracting Administrative Agent.