R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 45-25 § 45-25-10.7
City of Central Falls housing authority
Operative Text
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 45-25-10, the housing authority of the city of Central Falls shall consist of five (5) members, one of whom shall be a resident under an existing lease of a public housing facility or resident under an existing lease who is being assisted under the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) tenant-based program in the city of Central Falls and be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Said resident shall be appointed for a five-year (5) term by the mayor who shall make the appointment from a list of persons submitted to the mayor by the executive director of the housing authority. The list shall contain no fewer than three (3) nominees. If fewer than three (3) nominees desire or express a willingness to be considered for appointment, the mayor may select one resident from the number of nominees who desire or express a willingness to be considered. The method of selection of the residents to the list shall be determined by the mayor. If the appointed resident member no longer lives in public housing, their office shall be deemed vacated. The commission members of the city housing authority of the city of Central Falls shall be approved by a majority of the members of the Central Falls city council and shall also be residents of the city of Central Falls during the term of their appointment to the housing authority. If any appointed member no longer lives in the city, their office shall be deemed vacated.
Section 45-25-10.7 establishes the specific composition rules for the Central Falls Housing Authority, which must have five members. One seat is reserved for a public housing resident or Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participant who is at least 18 years old, appointed by the mayor from a list of at least three nominees provided by the housing authority's executive director. All commission members must be approved by a majority of the Central Falls City Council and must remain city residents throughout their terms; if a member—including the resident member—moves out of qualifying housing or the city, their seat is automatically vacated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 45-25-10.7, the Central Falls Housing Authority's governance structure directly affects how housing policy decisions are made in the city. Property owners and managers who interact with the authority should be aware that the board includes a resident voice—someone currently living in public housing or receiving Section 8 assistance—which may shape the authority's priorities and deliberations. Staying informed about the authority's membership and meeting processes can help operators understand the decision-making context for local housing programs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 45-25-10.7 gives Central Falls public housing residents and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participants a formal seat on the five-member housing authority board, providing a direct channel for resident perspectives in local housing governance. If you live in public housing or receive a voucher in Central Falls and are at least 18, you may be eligible to be nominated for this appointed position through a process coordinated by the housing authority's executive director. Tenants interested in this opportunity or in understanding how the authority operates can reach out to the Central Falls Housing Authority directly or connect with a local tenant-rights organization for more information.
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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