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 Irving
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 63. HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES

  § 63-3. Powers, duties and responsibilities.  

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  • The City of Irving Housing and Human Services Board shall be responsible only to the city council and shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

    (1)

    The housing and human services board will assist in the implementation and administration of all programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency Shelter Grant programs. This shall include a recommendation on the consolidated plan.

    (2)

    The board will review proposed policies and procedures for implementation of city-administered programs to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency Shelter Grant programs. These policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following programs: housing rehabilitation grants and loans, homeownership assistance, human services sub-recipient funding, and other programs. The board may consult with and seek the advice of the city attorney's office and legal counsel or other appropriate expert opinion regarding any legal, liability, financial, or other such issues that may be involved in the implementation of these programs. All such policies will be developed in accordance and consistent with all relevant HUD regulations, guidelines, and requirements. The board will recommend for the city council's review and approval a policy and procedures document for each major program to be implemented by a city department and funded with the above-listed grant funds. As determined by the needs of the program, the board will also develop and recommend amendments to all such policies and procedure documents.

    (3)

    The board will act as an appeals board for city-implemented programs funded through the above-listed grant programs. The board will develop appropriate procedures by which citizens and customers of housing rehabilitation, homeownership assistance, and other programs can address and resolve grievances and complaints. In developing these procedures, the board may consult with and seek the advice of the city attorney's office and legal counsel or other appropriate expert opinion. The board may hold such meetings or hearings as are deemed necessary as a part of this responsibility. Upon receiving and reviewing grievances and complaints, the decisions of the board resolving such grievances shall be final.

(Ord. No. 8383, § 1, 8-5-04; Ord. No. 8603, § 1, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 2009-9121, § 1, 9-24-09)