BCHA has five volunteer commissioners appointed by the Governor to four year terms. One of the commissioners, designated a Resident Commissioner, must be a recipient of either Section 8 or Public Housing Assistance. The Board conducts its business under a Code of Ethics that holds each Commissioner to the highest ideals of honor and integrity. Each Commissioner considers himself/herself as a “trustee” of the Authority and as such strives to ensure that the Authority is well maintained, financially secure and operating in the best interest of those who are served by its programs and services.
Responsibilities of the Board of Commissioners
- Approving budgets
- Exercising control over facilities and properties
- Controlling the use of funds generated by the Authority
- Approving the hiring and firing of the Chief Executive Officer
- Financing improvements
- Making nominations to the Audit Committee and Real Property Investment Committee
The Broward County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners holds its regular meeting on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Administrative Offices of the Authority and are open to the public.