Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-176
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(a) Membership, appointment, term. The commission shall consist of five (5) members, all of whom shall reside in this municipality. Each member shall be appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the council, to serve a three-year term; provided, that initial appointees shall serve as follows: one (1) for a one-year term, two (2) for two-year terms, and two (2) for three-year terms. (b) Removal, vacancy. With the advice and consent of the council, the mayor may remove any commission member for cause after a public hearing. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose place has become vacant in the same manner as provided for the appointment of members at the beginning of a term. (c) Officers. The commission shall elect one (1) of its members to serve as chairman and may elect such other officers as it deems necessary. (d) Compensation. Commission members shall receive no compensation for their services.
Section 17-176 of Effingham's Fair Housing ordinance establishes the structure and operating rules for the municipality's Fair Housing Commission. The commission is composed of five resident members appointed by the mayor with council approval, each serving staggered three-year terms to ensure continuity. Members serve without compensation, elect their own officers including a chairperson, and may be removed by the mayor for cause following a public hearing with council consent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17-176, the Fair Housing Commission is the body that oversees fair housing matters in Effingham, and property owners and managers should be aware of its composition and legitimacy. A compliant operator generally familiarizes themselves with the commission's membership and meeting processes, since this body may be involved in hearing or adjudicating fair housing concerns. Knowing that commission members are appointed municipal residents serving defined terms helps operators understand the accountability structure behind any commission decisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-176 establishes the Fair Housing Commission as a locally accountable body, with members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council — all of whom must reside in Effingham. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may find it useful to understand that this commission is structured with public oversight, including a removal-for-cause process and public hearings. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand how to engage with or bring concerns before the commission established under § 17-176.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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