Housing Authority Board
Next Meeting
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:00PM
Creation
Resolution 3077 on May 9, 1938.
Purpose
An independent authority provides safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable housing for the community's low income residents. Sets policy for the operation and management of public housing properties, HUD, Section 8 program and other affordable housing programs.
Membership
Seven GFHA commissioners appointed by the City Commission. Two GFHA commissioners must be residents of the Housing Authority properties, living on the main site, Austin Hall, Sunrise Courts, Yeoman Tynes, Russell, or Holland Court Apartments. A GFHA commissioner may not be a city official (MCA § 7-15-4431). Expertise in the areas of law, architecture, real estate, engineering, finance, clergy or social work is desirable.
Members
| Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Jon McCarty | 6/30/2016 |
| Joe Boyle | 6/30/2015 |
| James (Jim) Weber | 6/30/2014 |
| Michael J. McCleary | 5/31/2013 |
| Howard Corey | 5/31/2012 |
| Howard Eitzen | 6/30/2012 |
| Marquita Ogawa | 6/30/2012 |
Term*
Five-year term for non-resident members, limited to one term, exclusive of time served fulfilling a vacated unexpired term (bylaws of the GFHA, 5/19/93). Two-year term for resident members as per state law.
Meeting Schedule and Location
Meets the third Thursday of each month at noon for approximately three hours at the Housing Authority Board room.
Residency Requirements
None stipulated except as noted above for resident commissioners.
For Information on the Board Contact:
Great Falls Housing Authority at 453-4311.
See Also:
Housing Authority Board Agendas and Minutes
Planning and Community Development Department
Great Falls Housing Authority
*Resolution 9910 (pdf) stipulates: "Whereas, this Resolution will apply to all Boards and Commissions unless State Law is more restrictive…" and, "It is the policy of the City Commission…maximum uninterrupted length of service on any one Board or Committee shall be two (2) consecutive terms, exclusive of the time served on any unexpired term, for each person appointed…" and, "…all terms shall begin on the date of appointment or as specified by Ordinance."
