Spokane Housing Authority

Meetings


  • 3:30 p.m.
  • The 4th Monday of each month
  • Housing Authority Central Office
    25 W Nora Avenue
    Spokane, WA 99205

Member Specifications


  • Members: 7
  • Term: 5 Years

Composition:

 
  • One individual directly assisted by the authority jointly appointed by the Spokane Housing Authority Board Members.
  • Two individuals who work or reside within the city limits of the City of Spokane and appointed by the Mayor of Spokane and confirmed by the City Council of Spokane.
  • Two individual who works or resides within Spokane County and appointed by the Commissioners of Spokane County.
  • Two individuals who work or reside within the city limits of City of Spokane Valley and appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley.
  • Officers: The officers of the Board are the Chair and Vice-Chair. The Executive Director serves as the Secretary.

Sub-Committees


Consisting of 2 Commissioners, there are currently 4 sub-committees: Development, Finance, Policy, and Personnel. Additional sub-committees may be established by the Chair.

Purpose


The Spokane Housing Authority Board of Commissioners' purpose is to set policy and provide guidance to the Executive Director and agency staff in successfully meeting business goals, in a fiscally responsible manner, and to meet the agency's mission "To provide, develop, and promote quality affordable housing options in the communities we serve." www.spokanehousing.org/

Responsibilities


  • Unbiased and active participation, as a representative of the area appointment, is expected in discussion, comment, and review of SHA's policies, business practices, procedures and property development (e.g., acquisition, redevelopment, construction, refinancing).
  • Voting on committee recommendations and recommendations from SHA's Executive Director and Department Directors include the annual budget, annual report submission, motions and resolutions.
  • Board members oversee, participate, approve and engage in the implementation of the strategic plan.
  • Establish, maintain and expand on knowledge of SHA's operations by reading monthly Board packets, supporting information, and tracking progress of the strategic plan.
  • Receive, investigate, mediate, and determine merit of complaints against the Executive Director. Participate in the selection and evaluation of the Executive Director.

Time Commitment


  • Regular meetings last approximately one hour, though vary depending on the number and complexity of agenda items.
  • Study sessions that may occur before the regular meeting last approximately one hour.
  • If appointed to a sub-committee, there would be an additional one hour per month.
  • An annual board retreat occurs in October and is approximately four hours.
  • Occasional presentations to community organizations, partners, potential funders, and government entities have varying time commitments that can range from one hour to four hours. Presentations vary and will be coordinated with personal schedules.