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Authorize the Appointment of a Fair Housing Officer for the County of Sullivan
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF A FAIR HOUSING OFFICER FOR THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan adopted a Fair Housing Plan (“Plan”) by Resolution 107-81; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Department of Planning is responsible for the administration of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Plan calls for a Fair Housing Officer of the Department of Planning to be designated by the County to oversee fair housing efforts; and
WHEREAS, the County Manager has determined that it is appropriate to designate the role of Fair Housing Officer as a responsibility of the Commissioner of Planning, Community Development & Environmental Management (“Planning Commissioner”); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commissioner will assign staff within their division and coordinate with County, local, state and federal agencies as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager to designate the role of Fair Housing Officer as a responsibility of the Commissioner of Planning, Community Development & Environmental Management.
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