R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 45-25 § 45-25-18.5
Compensation
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The city or town shall pay compensation for the members of the board which shall be a reasonable per diem allowance for each day that the board is in session. Sums paid the representatives from the housing projects are not counted as income for purposes of determining continuing eligibility for occupancy.
Rhode Island General Laws § 45-25-18.5 establishes that members of a local housing board are entitled to a reasonable per diem payment for each day the board meets, with that compensation funded by the city or town. Notably, any per diem amounts paid to representatives who themselves live in housing projects are excluded from income calculations when determining whether those representatives remain eligible to continue living in their units. This provision ensures that board participation does not inadvertently jeopardize a resident representative's housing eligibility.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 45-25-18.5, municipal housing authorities and local governments are responsible for budgeting and disbursing per diem compensation to board members for each session day. Operators and administrators involved in housing project governance generally ensure that payments to resident representatives are properly coded or documented so they are not treated as countable income for occupancy-eligibility reviews. Maintaining clear records of these payments supports compliance with the compensation and eligibility-protection requirements of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 45-25-18.5 protects resident representatives who serve on a housing board by ensuring that the per diem pay they receive for board service is not counted against them when their continued eligibility for housing project occupancy is evaluated. Tenants who serve in such representative roles and have concerns about how their board compensation is being treated in eligibility determinations may wish to raise the protections of this provision with their local housing authority or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Rhode Island public housing rules. Understanding this protection can be important for residents who want to participate in board governance without risking their housing status.
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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