Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 74-7
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The Town Board shall appoint Members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board, including the Board's Chairman. No Member of the Board shall be an employee of the Town or of the Huntington Community Development Agency. The Board shall be comprised of eleven (11) voting Members who shall serve without compensation. Each Town Board Member shall appoint one (1) individual whose term of office shall coincide with that of the sponsoring Town Board Member, except that the Town Supervisor shall appoint two (2) such Members. The Town Board shall select five (5) persons from among the member organizations of the Huntington Township Housing Coalition whose term of office shall be staggered as follows: one (1) individual to serve for a one-year term; two (2) individuals to serve for a two-year term; and two (2) individuals to serve for a three-year term. Thereafter, each Member appointed shall serve for a term of three (3) years. In addition to the voting Members, the Director of the Huntington Community Development Agency or their designee; the Director of Planning and Environment or their designee; and the Town Attorney or their designee shall serve as ex-officio, nonvoting members of the Board.
Section 74-7 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 establishes the composition and appointment structure of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. The Board consists of eleven voting members, none of whom may be Town employees, appointed through a combination of Town Board member selections and nominations from the Huntington Township Housing Coalition. Three ex-officio, nonvoting members — representing the Community Development Agency, Planning and Environment, and the Town Attorney's office — also participate. Members serve without compensation, and terms are staggered or tied to the sponsoring Town Board member's tenure depending on how each seat is filled.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 74-7 of Huntington's Code, the Affordable Housing Advisory Board is the local body that advises on affordable housing matters, and its membership is drawn from both elected officials' appointees and community housing organizations. Property owners and managers who engage with Huntington's affordable housing programs generally benefit from understanding who sits on this Board, as its composition reflects both governmental and community stakeholder perspectives. Operators navigating local affordable housing requirements may find it useful to monitor Board membership and meeting activity, since the Board's advisory role can influence local housing policy discussions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 74-7 of ch. 74 establishes that the Affordable Housing Advisory Board includes representatives from the Huntington Township Housing Coalition, meaning community-based housing organizations have a formal voice in the Board's work. Tenants who have concerns about affordable housing availability or policy in Huntington may find it relevant that this Board exists as a community-connected advisory body. Tenant-rights organizations operating within the Huntington Township Housing Coalition's membership may be a resource for understanding how this Board's advisory function intersects with local housing conditions.
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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