Sea Girt City Zoning Code
§ 17-5.26.4.15
Administration.
[Added 3-13-2024 by Ord. No. 05-2024]
a.
The position of Municipal Housing Liaison (MHL) for the Borough of Sea Girt is established by this subsection. The Borough shall make the actual appointment of the MHL by means of a resolution.
1.
The MHL must be either a full-time or part-time employee of Sea Girt.
2.
The person appointed as the MHL must be reported to the Court and thereafter posted on the Borough's website.
3.
The MHL must meet all the requirements for qualifications, including initial and periodic training.
4.
The Municipal Housing Liaison shall be responsible for oversight and administration of the affordable housing program for the Borough of Sea Girt, including the following responsibilities which may not be contracted out to the Administrative Agent:
(a)
Serving as the municipality's primary point of contact for all inquiries from the State, affordable housing providers, Administrative Agents and interested households;
(b)
The implementation of the Affirmative Marketing Plan and affordability controls.
(c)
When applicable, supervising any contracting Administrative Agent.
(d)
Monitoring the status of all restricted units in the Borough's Fair Share Plan;
(e)
Compiling, verifying and submitting annual reports as required;
(f)
Coordinating meetings with affordable housing providers and Administrative Agents, as applicable; and
(g)
Attending continuing education opportunities on affordability controls, compliance monitoring and affirmative marketing as offered or approved by the Affordable Housing Professionals of New Jersey (AHPNJ).
b.
The Borough of Sea Girt shall designate by resolution of the Borough Council, subject to the approval of the Court, one or more Administrative Agents to administer newly constructed affordable units in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:91, N.J.A.C. 5:93 and UHAC.
c.
An Operating Manual shall be provided by the Administrative Agent(s) to be adopted by resolution of the governing body. The Operating Manuals shall be available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk and in the office(s) of the Administrative Agent(s).
d.
The Administrative Agent shall perform the duties and responsibilities of an administrative agent as are set forth in UHAC, including those set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.14, 16 and 18 thereof, which includes:
1.
Attending continuing education opportunities on affordability controls, compliance monitoring, and affirmative marketing as offered or approved by the Affordable Housing Professionals of New Jersey (AHPNJ);
2.
Affirmative Marketing;
3.
Household Certification;
4.
Affordability Controls;
5.
Records retention;
6.
Resale and re-rental;
7.
Processing requests from unit owners; and
8.
Enforcement, though the ultimate responsibility for retaining controls on the units rests with the municipality.
9.
The Administrative Agent shall have authority to take all actions necessary and appropriate to carry out its responsibilities, hereunder.