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HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1.1. Name. Housing Advisory Board ("Board").
Section 1.2. Purpose. The Board is established for the purpose of ensuring that the
City has affordable housing for residents at all income levels. The Board is responsible
for providing long-range housing research and policy recommendations with the
housing element of the City's comprehensive plan. The Board is also responsible for
reviewing and making recommendations regarding housing developments that request
City support for state and federal funding. See Ordinance Chapter 2.116.
ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP
Section 2.1. Number of Members. The Board will be comprised of seven (7)
Members.
Section 2.2. Eligibility. Whenever possible, the Members shall include the following
categories: a representative from Habitat for Humanity, a representative from the
Georgetown Housing Authority, a person with knowledge of the home building and/or
development industry, and a person with knowledge of mortgage business. It is
recommended that the other three members have knowledge of senior housing, real
estate and/or social services.
Section 2.3. Appointment of Board Members. Members of the Board shall be
appointed pursuant to and in accordance with the City Charter.
Section 2.4. Terms of Office. Generally, terms of office for each Member shall be two
(2)years. Generally, a Member may serve two (2) consecutive terms. Refer to Ordinance
Section 2.36.030A for additional provisions regarding terms of office.
Section 2.5. Vacancies. Vacancies that occur during a term shall be filled as soon as
reasonably possible and in the same manner as an appointment in accordance with the
City Charter. If possible, the Member shall continue to serve until the vacancy is filled.
An appointment to fill a vacated term is not included as a term for purposes of cou nting
consecutive terms.
Housing Advisory Board Bylaws
Revised March 2015
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