[Adopted 10-24-2006 by Ord. No. 32-06]
The purpose of this article is to create the administrative mechanisms
needed for the execution of Township of Brick's responsibility to assist
in the provision of affordable housing pursuant to the Fair Housing Act of
1985.[1]
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 the Township of
Brick 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 the
Township of Brick.
A.
Establishment of position of Municipal Housing Liaison.
There is hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for
the Township of Brick.
B.
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.
The Municipal Housing Liaison shall be responsible for
oversight and administration of the affordable housing program for the Township
of Brick, including the following responsibilities which may not be contracted
out:
(1)
Serving as the Township of Brick'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 the
Township of Brick'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;
(6)
If applicable, serving as the administrative agent for
some or all of the restricted units in the Township of Brick.
D.
Subject to approval by COAH, the Township of Brick 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 Brick.
If the Township of Brick 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 governing
body at the time of the appointment of the Municipal Housing Liaison.
F.
Administrative powers and duties assigned to the Municipal Housing Liaison shall be limited to those listed in Subsection C above in addition to the supervision of the contracting Administrative Agent.
G.
The authorized administrative agent shall have authority
to take all actions necessary and appropriate to carry out its responsibilities.
