Chapter 2.36
CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sections:
2.36.010 Created—Membership.
Pursuant to the authority conferred by RCW Chapter 35.82 there is hereby created a city housing authority consisting of five members to be selected by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Not more than one-third of its members shall be selected from among the city council or from other elected officers of the city and they shall remain as members of the commission during their incumbency on the city council or other municipal office. Terms of office of the members shall be five years.
Vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired term. Members may be removed after public hearing by the mayor with the approval of the city council for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. The members shall be selected without respect to political affiliations and they shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 680 § 1, 1968)
2.36.020 Powers and duties.
The housing authority shall have all the powers and perform each and all the duties specified by RCW Chapter 35.82 together with any other duties or authority which may hereafter be conferred upon them by the laws of the state of Washington or by ordinance or resolution of the city council of the city of Sedro Woolley, and the performance of such duties and the exercise of such authorities shall be subject to each and all of the limitations expressed in such legislative enactments or ordinance or resolution of the city of Sedro Woolley. (Ord. 680 § 2, 1968)
2.36.030 Reports to council.
The city council may refer to the housing authority for its recommendation and report any ordinance, resolution or other proposal relating to the matters and subjects referred to in RCW Chapter 35.82 and the authority shall promptly report to the council thereon making such recommendations and giving such counsel as they may deem proper in the premises. (Ord. 680 § 3, 1968)
2.36.040 Secretary.
The housing authority may designate one of its members to act as secretary without salary or if requested by the authority, the mayor may designate a member of the paid staff of the city to serve as such secretary who shall serve without additional compensation. (Ord. 680 § 4, 1968)
2.36.050 Quorum.
A majority of the membership of the housing authority shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any action taken by majority of those present when those present constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the housing authority shall be deemed and taken as the action of the housing authority. (Ord. 680 § 5, 1968)
2.36.060 Final report.
The housing authority at or before its first regular meeting in February of each year shall make a final report in writing to the city council of its transactions, expenditures, if any, for the preceding year with such general recommendations as to matters covered by its prescribed duties and authority as may to it seem proper. (Ord. 680 § 6, 1968)