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IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor
Bates Looking for New Housing Authority Commissioners Mayor Bates to appoint new, fully
independent Housing Authority Board as part of major reorganization.
Applications for Commissioners due by March 30th. Berkeley,
CA – In an effort to right the ship at the Berkeley Housing Authority,
the City has created a new, fully independent Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners to oversee the agency.
This new Board, which will take over the reigns in July of this
year, is to be appointed by Mayor Tom Bates. Mayor
Bates is asking for anyone interested in the position to submit an
application to his office by Friday, March 30th.
In all, the Mayor will appoint seven commissioners, including at
least two tenants. All
appointments must then be confirmed by the City Council. The new
Berkeley Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will be the independent
body responsible for carrying out the Housing Assistance Voucher (Section
8) and Public Housing Programs for low income Berkeley residents.
Commissioners will determine how the Berkeley Housing Authority is
staffed, oversee the budget, and provide oversight to ensure its programs
are operated in accordance with federal guidelines. “Berkeley
is one of the most expensive cities in the country and we need a strong
Housing Authority to ensure we are managing our limited supply of
affordable housing as effectively as possible,” said Mayor Bates.
“I am asking for the wonderfully talented people of this City to
step forward to help lead this important agency.” To be eligible, applicants must live in Berkeley and have a demonstrated interest in housing for low-income people. If interested, applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the Mayor’s office by email to mayor@ci.berkeley.ca.us or by U.S. mail to 2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. More information is available on the Mayor’s website. www.cityofberkeley.info/mayor. ------ Berkeley
Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Openings Position description: Mayor Tom Bates is seeking Berkeley
residents to appoint to Berkeley’s Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners. The Mayor will appoint seven volunteer commissioners,
including at least two tenants, to the Board. Appointments are finalized
upon confirmation by the City Council. The Berkeley Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners is the independent body responsible for carrying out the
Housing Assistance Voucher (Section 8) and Public Housing Programs for low
income Berkeley residents. Commissioners will determine how the Berkeley
Housing Authority is staffed, oversee the budget, and provide oversight to
ensure its programs are operated in accordance with federal guidelines. Required qualifications: · Live in Berkeley ·
Attend Board meetings which will be one or two evenings a month ·
Serve an initial term of 1 - 4 years. Initial terms will vary among
commissioners ·
Demonstrated interest in providing housing to low-income residents ·
Commit to investing a significant amount of time reviewing and
researching Board material ·
Solid written and communication skills ·
Ability to work in a diverse environment For more
information about the Berkeley Housing Authority, please go to: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/citycouncil/housingauthority/
Application Process: Applicants should send a cover letter
describing their interest and a resume by email, fax or mail to: Vicky Liu Assistant to the Mayor Office of Mayor Tom Bates 2180 Milvia Street Berkeley, CA 94704 Phone: (510) 981-7100 Fax: (510) 981-7199 Application Deadline: Applications are due by March 30, 2007. Late applications may be considered if position openings are still available.
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