Peoria — Ch. 17 Human Relations, Housing and Employment § 17-2
Establishment, composition, appointment, and terms of members
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(a) Establishment, composition, appointment and terms of members; chairperson. In order to accomplish the policy set forth in subsection 17-1 of this chapter, there is hereby established a commission known as the advisory commission on housing, consisting of eleven members, who are broadly representative of the religious, national, ethnic and economic groups in the city, to be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. Among the membership, there shall be a geographic distribution representative of all neighborhoods in Peoria and a level of expertise or interest in matters related to housing. The members of the advisory commission on housing shall serve for a term as set forth in section 2-162 of this Code. The commission shall choose its own chairperson to serve for a term of one year. In addition to those members appointed by the mayor, the commission shall also consist of, in an ex officio capacity, the director of community development, or his or his designee, without the right to vote or count towards a quorum or majority of the commission. The commission members shall be appointed as set forth in section 2-162 , three to serve until June 30, 2022, four to serve until June 30, 2023, and four to serve until June 30, 2024 and thereafter for terms of three years. The commission membership shall consist of individuals with the following interests. Members must be a resident of the City of Peoria or be employed by an organization located within the City of Peoria with an interest in fair or affordable housing: (1) Individuals with the following interests are required: a. Three representatives of neighborhood interests. b. One representative of fair housing interests. (2) Individuals with the following interests are optional: a. One representative of tenant interests. b. One representative of landlord interests. c. One representative who is a licensed realtor. d. One representative of special needs housing interests. e. One representative of lending/financing interests. f. One representative of construction interests. g. One representative from the local housing authority. h. One representative of affordable housing interests.
Peoria's Chapter 17, § 17-2 establishes an eleven-member Advisory Commission on Housing, appointed by the mayor with city council approval, to help carry out the city's housing policy goals. Members must broadly represent the city's religious, national, ethnic, and economic diversity, with geographic distribution across all Peoria neighborhoods. The commission includes required seats for neighborhood and fair housing representatives, optional seats for interests such as tenants, landlords, realtors, and affordable housing advocates, and a non-voting ex officio seat for the Director of Community Development. Members serve staggered three-year terms, and the commission elects its own chairperson annually.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Peoria § 17-2, property owners and managers may be eligible to serve on the Advisory Commission on Housing in the optional 'landlord interests' representative seat, provided they are a Peoria resident or employed by a Peoria-based organization with a fair or affordable housing interest. Operators who engage with this commission can stay informed about housing policy discussions that may affect local rental markets and regulations. Participating in or monitoring commission activities is one way landlords generally stay connected to the city's evolving housing priorities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Peoria § 17-2 creates a dedicated optional seat on the Advisory Commission on Housing specifically for a representative of tenant interests, giving renters a potential voice in the city's housing policy process. Tenants who meet the residency or employment criteria may be eligible for appointment to this commission by the mayor, with city council consent. Those interested in housing policy, or who want to understand how the commission's work may affect renter protections, can contact the City of Peoria or a local tenant-rights organization for more information about the commission's activities and membership process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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