The underlying idea of the Resident Advisory Board is to help:
Respond to resident concerns.
Improve quality of life.
Represent resident interests.
Involve residents in creating a positive living environment.
General Background
Resident Advisory Board’s originate from provisions in the 1986 Housing Act to promote public housing resident participation.
A federal rule provides public housing residents with the right to organize and elect a resident council to represent their interests.
HUD regulation, 24 CFR Part 964, defines the obligation of HUD and PHAs to support resident participation activities through training and other activities.
Elections
Individual site-based Resident Advisory Boards are elected by residents at each development for a two-year term.
Each Resident Advisory Board is made up of four officers – positions normally include a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Among the eligibility requirements to run for a position, candidates must be in good standing, at least 18 years-old, and listed on the lease for the unit they reside in.
Golden Tower
meetings - 3rd Wednesday of each month
at 2:00pm in the Golden Tower Rec Hall Velma Golsby - President Lester McEwen – Vice President Andrea Pugh - Treasurer Rose Golsby – Secretar
Latonia Terrace
meetings - 1st monday of each month
at 6:00pm in the Latonia Terrace Rec Hall
Tamirra Brown - President
Troy Brown - Vice President
(vacant) - Secretary
(vacant) - Treasurer
For more information on the programs HAC offers, please contact the Resident Services Manager at April.Peacock@hacov.org
