R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 45-25 § 45-25-10.6
City of Pawtucket housing authority
Operative Text
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 45-25-10, commencing March 1, 2012, the housing authority of the city of Pawtucket is expanded in size from five (5) members to seven (7) members. Said additional members shall be appointed by the mayor to serve for terms of four (4) and five (5) years, respectively from the date of their appointment. Two (2) of the seven (7) members shall be residents under an existing lease of a public housing facility or resident under an existing lease who is being assisted under the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) tenant based program in the city of Pawtucket and be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Said residents shall be appointed for a five (5) year term by the mayor who shall make the appointment from a list of persons submitted to the mayor by the executive director of the housing authority. The list shall contain no fewer than four (4) nominees. If fewer than four (4) nominees wish to be considered for appointment, the mayor may select one resident from the number of nominees who wish to be considered. The method of selection of the residents to the list shall be determined by the mayor. If said resident member no longer lives in public housing, his or her office shall be deemed vacated.
Section 45-25-10.6 governs the composition of the Pawtucket Housing Authority board, expanding it from five to seven members effective March 1, 2012. Two of the seven seats are reserved for residents who hold an active lease in a public housing facility or who receive Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) assistance in Pawtucket and are at least 18 years old. These resident members are appointed by the mayor from a list of at least four nominees provided by the housing authority's executive director, and they serve five-year terms that end automatically if they leave public housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 45-25-10.6 does not directly regulate private landlords, but property owners who participate in the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Pawtucket operate within a local housing authority whose governing board now includes resident members. Compliant operators generally maintain awareness of housing authority governance structures, since board composition can influence policy decisions affecting program administration. Staying informed about Pawtucket Housing Authority board activities is a common practice for landlords with Section 8 tenancies in the city.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 45-25-10.6, Pawtucket public housing residents and Section 8 voucher holders have a formal pathway to representation on the housing authority's governing board. Eligible residents aged 18 or older who hold an active lease may seek placement on the nominee list submitted to the mayor by the executive director. Tenants interested in board participation or in understanding how this governance structure affects their rights can reach out to the Pawtucket Housing Authority directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.
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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