R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 45-25 § 45-25-10.5
City of Woonsocket housing authority
Operative Text
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 45-25-10, commencing January 1, 2002 the housing authority of the city of Woonsocket is expanded in size from five (5) members to seven (7) members. The two (2) additional members shall be residents of public housing facilities and/or recipients of the authority's Section 8 tenant based program in the city of Woonsocket. Each shall be appointed for a four (4) year term by the mayor, who shall make the appointments from a list of interested residents of the public housing facilities and/or recipients of the authority's Section 8 tenant based program in the city of Woonsocket as submitted by the executive director. The method of selection of the residents to the list shall be determined by the mayor. If any resident commissioner no longer lives in public housing and/or is no longer a recipient of the authority's Section 8 tenant based program in the city of Woonsocket, his or her office shall be deemed vacated.
Rhode Island General Laws § 45-25-10.5 expanded the Woonsocket Housing Authority's governing board from five to seven members, effective January 1, 2002. The two additional seats are reserved for people who live in public housing or receive Section 8 tenant-based assistance in Woonsocket. These resident commissioners serve four-year terms and automatically vacate their seats if they no longer qualify as public housing residents or Section 8 recipients.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 45-25-10.5, the Woonsocket Housing Authority's board structure includes two resident commissioner seats, meaning that public housing residents and Section 8 participants have a direct voice in authority governance. Property owners and managers who work with the Woonsocket Housing Authority should be aware that the board overseeing authority decisions includes these resident representatives. Understanding the composition of the authority's governing body can be relevant when engaging with the authority on policy, contracts, or program matters.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 45-25-10.5 gives public housing residents and Section 8 tenant-based program participants in Woonsocket the right to be represented on the Housing Authority's board of commissioners. If you are a resident of public housing or a Section 8 recipient in Woonsocket, you may be eligible to serve as a resident commissioner, with appointments made by the mayor from a list submitted by the executive director. Tenants interested in board participation or wanting to understand how the authority is governed can contact the Woonsocket Housing Authority directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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