Bill > S693

This bill amends the law governing the Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority, a public entity responsible for housing matters in Berkshire County. Specifically, it changes the composition of the authority's governing board, increasing its membership to seven individuals. These members will be appointed by different entities: two by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, two by the mayor of Pittsfield, one by the mayor of North Adams, and two by the director of the Department of Housing and Community Development. The bill also outlines initial appointment terms for these members, ranging from one to three years, with subsequent appointments for three-year terms. It emphasizes that the authority's membership should be diverse and representative of the county's towns and cities, with a provision to prevent unreasonable withholding of approval for nominated candidates and a limit on members residing in the same municipality unless no other qualified individuals are available.