There is hereby created and established a Housing Rehabilitation and Citizens Advisory Board (hereinafter called the Board) to serve the governing body of the City of Oswego, which shall have the functions, duties, and authority prescribed herein.

(Ord. 1303; Code 2013)

The Board shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the governing body. All members shall be residents of the City and shall serve the duration of the city’s 2013 State Community Development Block Grant, No. 13-HR-004. Any vacancies that occur during the term of said Grant, may be filled for the remaining term by appointment by the Mayor with the consent of the governing body. All members of the Board shall serve without pay.

(Ord. 1303; Code 2013)

The Board shall have the following functions, duties and authority:

(a)   Serve as citizens’ advisory group for community development applications to the state CDBG program.

(b)   Receive and process applications for housing rehabilitation grants.

(c)   Receive bids and award contracts for housing rehabilitation.

(d)   Approve final inspections of housing rehabilitation work and payments to be made to the contractor by the City.

(e)   Establish policy where not otherwise specified.

(f)   Recommend changes in program guidelines to the governing body of the City.

(Ord. 1303; Code 2013)

The Board shall elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman, who shall serve for the duration of said Grant.

(Ord. 1303; Code 2013)

The Board shall determine meeting times and places. Special meetings may be held on call of the Chairman. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Board shall cause a proper record to be kept of its proceedings.

(Ord. 1303; Code 2013)