Geneva, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-15
Creation of Fair Housing Board
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A. There is hereby created a Fair Housing Board (Board). Such Board shall consist of three qualified members who shall be appointed by the City Council of the City of Geneva from the membership of the Commission; one of whom shall be designated as Chairperson by the Commission. The members of the Board shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council of the City of Geneva. B. Each Board member shall serve a term which parallels his or her renewable three-year term as a Commissioner. City Council shall have the power to appoint alternate Board members in the event that a current member is unable to serve out his or her term. C. Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business thereof. Each member of the Board shall serve without compensation.
Section 158-15 of Geneva, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 establishes a Fair Housing Board within the City of Geneva, consisting of three members drawn from the existing Commission and appointed by the City Council. One member is designated as Chairperson by the Commission, and all members serve renewable three-year terms aligned with their Commissioner terms, without compensation. All three members together form a quorum, and the City Council retains authority to appoint alternates if a member cannot complete a term.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 158-15, the Fair Housing Board is the local body that may be involved in fair housing matters affecting property owners and managers in Geneva. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the Board's composition and role, since it is drawn from the Commission and operates under City Council oversight. Staying informed about Board activities and any proceedings it conducts is a common practice for operators subject to Geneva's fair housing ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 158-15 establishes the Fair Housing Board as a formal local body in Geneva that handles fair housing matters, which may be relevant to tenants who believe their rights under ch. 158 have been affected. Tenants can look to this Board as a potential avenue for raising concerns, alongside consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Understanding the Board's structure — three appointed members serving without pay under City Council authority — can help tenants identify the appropriate body when seeking information about a fair housing concern.
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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