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Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.005 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES is hereby amended
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By adding to Subsection B the following text the before the words “the specific powers and duties of the trustees”: The trustees shall act as the City’s primary advisor on affordable housing policy, in collaboration with the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. In this capacity, they will create an affordable housing trust fund action plan, updated at least every five years, to guide how city officers, agencies, boards, commissions and other city entities align their efforts towards affordable housing development, acquisition and preservation goals. The trustees may additionally develop expectations, practices and partnerships with public officials and community partners to advance these goals.
In addition to their role as affordable housing policy advisors,
Amended language:
By adding to Subsection B the following text the before the words “the specific powers and duties of the trustees”: The trustees shall act as the City’s primary advisor on affordable housing policy, under the guidance of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD). In this capacity, they will create an affordable housing trust fund action plan, to include goals around affordable housing development, preservation, acquisition, and housing stability. Such plan shall be updated at least every five years, and will guide city officers, agencies, boards, commissions, and other city entities related to affordable housing policy.
In addition to their role as affordable housing policy advisors,