Bill > B26-0333

This bill restructures the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) Board of Commissioners, introducing significant changes to its composition, election process, and governance. The Board will now consist of 9 members: 2 elected by public housing residents and 7 appointed by the Mayor with Council consent. These appointed members must have specific professional backgrounds in areas like housing laws, homeless services, affordable housing development, legal assistance, and financial management. The bill limits Board service to a maximum of 9 years and establishes comprehensive training requirements for Commissioners, including mandatory education on topics such as housing agency roles, ethics, fair housing, and financial oversight. Additionally, the bill enhances the role of the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board by requiring the DCHA to provide training, seek resident input on policy changes, and include resident representatives in Board meetings. The legislation also updates the public housing resident bill of rights, clarifies Board meeting procedures, and increases Commissioner stipends, with the Chairperson receiving an additional annual stipend. The bill is designed to improve governance, increase resident participation, and ensure more professional and accountable management of the District's public housing system.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0333