Board Description |
Board Composition: | The Housing Commission (HC) is comprised of nine Members of which five are At-Large Community Members with a history of neighborhood engagement to hold elected officials and city staff accountable for the implementation of the Housing Policy Framework Report and Strategic Housing Implementation Plan (SHIP). The remaining four Members are CEO/Executive Directors (or their designated representatives) from the following organizations: San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA); San Antonio Housing Trust (SAHT); Greater: SATX Regional Economic Partnership; and VIA Metropolitan Transit. A quorum of five (5) voting members are needed to conduct business on agenda items. Housing Commissioners serve staggered two-year terms. |
Appointed by: | At-Large Members are nominated by the Mayor; Mayoral appointments do not require City Council approval |
District; At-Large; Mayoral Appointment: | Four (4) Citizen At-Large Mayoral appointments |
Categories: | Nine HC members of which five are At-Large Community Members with a history of neighborhood engagement to hold elected officials and city staff accountable for the implementation of the Housing Policy Framework Report and Strategic Housing Implementation Plan (SHIP). The remaining four members are CEO/Executive Directors (or their designated representatives) from the following organizations: San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA); San Antonio Housing Trust (SAHT); Greater: SATX Regional Economic Partnership; and VIA Metropolitan Transit. |
Mission/Purpose: | The Housing Commission serves as a public oversight Board to guide the implementation of the Mayor’s Housing Policy Task Force's recommendations and engage the public. This also would include an annual report of the implementation progress made for the Affordable Housing programs and projects included in the City’s annual budget as well as other affordable housing issues and polices in the City’s Affordable Housing Work Plan. Housing Commissioners serve two-year staggered terms. |
Meeting Schedule & Location: | Housing Commission meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 11:30 AM. Physical location varies and video conference info is provided to join the meeting virtually. |
Website Information: | https://www.sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Coordinated-Housing/Housing-Commission |
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