HomeMy WebLinkAbout780313.tiff RESOLUTION NO. 2
RESOLUTION ADOPTING BY-LAWS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, COLORADO
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF
WELD, COLORADO:
The the following By-Laws shall be and they are hereby
approved and adopted as and for the By-Laws of the Housing
Authority of the County of Weld, Colorado: (See attached
By-Laws)
After discussion of the resolution, Commissioner
0E- i moved that said resolution
be finally adopted as introduced and read. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner T Ae/nr�.Sc:,/t..'
The question being put upon the final adoption of said
resolution, the roll was called with the following results :
Ayes: O L a 7- i is /24" 1ti 1c'G/t, / t ir1/21.5 /L'
Nays:
The Chairman declared the motion carried and said
resolution finally adopted.
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BY—LAWS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE °COUNTY OF WELD, COLORADO T- v n CD a : o
ARTICLE I - THE AUTHORITY
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Section 1 . Name of Authority. The name of the Authori sha�T —'�—
be "Housing Authority of the County of Weld, Colorado. "
Section 2. Seal of Authority . The seal of the Authority shall
be in the form of a circle and shall bear the name of the Authority.
Section 3. Office of Authority. The Office of the Authority
shall be at such place in the County of Weld, State of Colorado , as
the Authority may from time to time designate by resolution.
ARTICLE II - OFFICERS
Section 1 . Officers. The officers of the Authority shall be
a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman.
Section 2. Chairman. The Chairman shall preside at all meet-
ings and public hearings of the Authority, and shall decide all
points of order of procedure according to the latest edition of
Roberts Rules of Order. Except as otherwise authorized by resolu-
tion of the Authority, the Chairman shall sign all contracts, deeds
and other instruments made by the Authority.
Section 3. Vice-Chairman. The Vice-Chairman shall perform the
duties of the Chairman in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman;
and in case of the resignation or death of the Chairman, the Vice-
Chairman shall perform such duties as are imposed on the Chairman
until such time as the Authority shall select a new Chairman.
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Section 4 . Secretary. The Secretary shall be the Executive
Director of the Authority and, as such, shall have general supervi-
sion over the administration of its business and affairs, subject
to the direction of the Authority. At each meeting he shall submit
such recommendations and information as he may consider proper con-
cerning the business , affairs and policies of the Authority. He
shall be appointed by the Board of the Housing Authority. He shall
be charged with the management of the housing projects of the Autho-
rity. The Secretary shall keep the records of the Authority, shall
act as secretary of the meetings of the Authority and record all
votes, and shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Authority
in a journal of proceedings to be kept for such purpose. .. He shall
keep in safe custody the seal of the Authority and shall have power
to affix such seal to all contracts and instruments authorized to
be executed by the Authority.
He shall have the care and custody of all funds of the Autho-
rity and shall deposit the same in the name of the Authority in such
bank or banks as the Authority may select . The Secretary shall sign
all orders and checks for the payment of money and shall pay out and
disburse such monies under the direction of the Authority. Except
as otherwise authorized by resolution of the Authority, all such
orders and checks shall be countersigned by the Chairman. He shall
keep regular books of accounts showing receipts and expenditures
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and shall render to the Authority, at each regular meeting (or more
often when requested) , an account of his transactions and also of
the financial condition of the Authority. He shall give such bond
for the faithful performance of his duties as the Authority may
designate.
The compensation of the Secretary shall be determined by the
Authority. A member of the Board may be selected to act as tempo-
rary Secretary. Said Board Member shall serve without compensation
except for the payment of necessary expenses incurred during the
performance of his duties as temporary Secretary
Section 5. Additional Duties. The officers of the Authority
shall perform such other duties and functions as may from time to
time be required by the Authority or the by-laws or rules and
regulations of the Authority.
Section 6. Election or Appointment . The Chairman and Vice-
Chairman shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Authority
from among the Commissioners of the Authority, and shall hold
office for one year or until their successors are elected and
qualified.
The Secretary shall be appointed by the Authority. Any person
appointed to fill the office of Secretary or any vacancy therein,
shall have such term as the Authority fixes , but no Commissioner of
the Authority shall be eligible to this office except as a tempo-
rary appointee.
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Section 7. Vacancies. Should the office of Chairman or Vice-
Chairman become vacant , the Authority shall elect a successor from
its membership at the next regular meeting , and such election shall
be for the unexpired term of said office. When the office of Secre-
tary becomes vacant , the Authority shall appoint a successor , as
aforesaid.
Section 8. Additional Personnel . The Authority may from time
to time employ such personnel as it deems necessary to exercise its
powers , duties and functions as prescribed by "The County Housing
Authority Law" of Colorado and all other laws of the State of
Colorado applicable thereto. The selection and compensation of
such personnel (including the Secretary) shall be determined by the
Authority subject to the laws of the State of Colorado.
ARTICLE III - MEETINGS
Section 1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Authority
shall be held on the first Wednesday of January at 7: 30 o' clock p.m. ,
at the regular meeting place of the Authority. In the event such
date shall fall on a legal holiday, the annual meeting shall be held
on the next succeeding secular day.
Section 2. Regular Meeting. Regular meetings may be held
without notice at such times and places as may from time to time
be determined by resolution of the Authority.
Section 3. Special Meetings. The Chairman of the Authority
may, when he deems it expedient , and shall , upon the written request
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of two members of the Authority, call a special meeting of the
Authority for the purpose of transacting any business designated in
the call . The Chairman may call a special meeting provided that at
least twenty-four (24) hours written or telephone notice is given
each member. At such special meeting, no business shall be con-
sidered other than as designated in the call, but if all of the
members of the Authority are present at a special meeting, any and
all business may be transacted at such special meeting .
Section 4 . Quorum. The powers of the Authority shall be vested
in the Commissioners thereof in office from time to time. Three
Commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conduct-
ing its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes,
but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time until a quorum is
obtained. When a quorum is in attendance, action may be taken by the
Authority upon a vote of a majority of the Commissioners present .
Section 5. Order of Business. At the regular meetings of the
Authority , the following may be the order of business :
1 . Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting
4. Bills and communications
5. Report of the Secretary
6. Reports of Committees
7. Unfinished business
8. New business
9. Adjournment
All resolutions shall be in writing and shall be copied in the
official minute book of journal of the proceedings of the Authority.
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Section 6. Manner of Voting. The voting on all questions
coming before the Authority may be by roll call and shall be by roll
call vote if any one member of the Board requests that the vote be
taken by roll call. The ayes and nays shall be entered upon the
minutes of such meeting by names, except on the election of officers
which may be by ballot .
ARTICLE IV - COMMITTEES
The Housing Authority may establish such committees as it deems
advisable and assign each committee and member(s) specific duties
or functions.
The Chairman shall designate the members of each committee and
shall name the Chairman of each committee. The Chairman of the
Authority shall fill vacancies on committees as they are created.
No member of the Authority shall be required to serve on more
than two committees.
ARTICLE V - HOUSING PROJECTS-PLANNING CRITERIA
The Housing Authority should, when planning housing projects,
consider the goals and objectives described in the Comprehensive
Land Use Plans of Weld County and the incorporated cities and towns
of Weld County.
The property on which any Housing Authority housing project is
to be located must be within the corporate boundaries of Weld County
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and such property must have affixed thereto a zoning district classi-
fication of the County or of an incorporated City or Town which
permits the proposed project use.
The plans for any proposed housing project shall be in compli-
ance with appropriate zoning and subdivision regulations of Weld
County and of any incorporated City or Town, if such project will
be located within the corporate limits of such City or Town.
The proposed project plans shall be reviewed and analyzed by
the Housing Authority to determine necessary off-site capital im-
provements including, but not limited to, streets, curbs, gutters,
sidewalks, utility easements , water and sewer lines and traffic
control devices. Such review shall include analysis and comments
offered by any incorporated City, Town, and School District which
may be affected by the project . Such analysis is for the purpose
of determining the impact of the housing development upon other
municipal services and facilities. The determination of which
parties shall bear the cost of any required off-site improvements
shall be set forth in an agreement between all parties in interest
prior to the beginning of construction of said housing projects.
ARTICLE VI - INDEMNIFICATION OF BOARD MEMBERS
The Housing Authority Board Members shall be liable for their
actions and the actions of their agents only to such an extent and
subject to such conditions as are provided in the Colorado Revised
Statutes 1973 , as amended, 24-10-101 et seq. In case of a lawsuit
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against any one Board member, Board members , or employees, the
Housing Authority shall execute a contract with the member , members,
or employees listed as defendants in the lawsuit . Said contract
shall stipulate that the Housing Authority shall pay the costs for
legal defense of the members of the Board or its employees and the
Housing Authority shall pay for any judgement against said indivi-
duals as long as the Board members and employees named in the law-
suit had acted within the scope of their authority.
ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS
Amendments to By-Laws. The by-laws of the Authority shall be
amended only with the approval of at least three of the members of
the Authority at a regular or a special meeting , but no such amend-
ment shall be adopted unless at least seven days written notice
thereof has been previously given to all of the members of the
Authority.
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