New Hampshire § 4-H-3 - Section 4-H:3 Duties; Quorum; Authority to Accept Grants.

§ 4-H-3. Section 4-H:3 Duties; Quorum; Authority to Accept Grants.

I. The state council on housing stability shall monitor and update the plan which makes recommendations to address and/or undertake the following: (a) Necessary measures to strengthen New Hampshire's housing market and to create housing stability for all citizens. (b) Conduct an affordable housing needs assessment in each county to determine the housing deficit. (c) The barriers to affordable housing and what can be done to remove such barriers. (d) The necessary system of care to support individuals and families to obtain and maintain stable housing. (e) Integrate and coordinate a housing stability governance structure across state government and connect to local communities by conducting ongoing needs assessment and strategic planning. (f) Enhance the interoperability of data systems within and across government agencies to inform and monitor program and service access, equity, and quality. (g) Have housing options available throughout citizens' lifespans, based on the needs and desire people have at different times of their life. (h) Develop a comprehensive state plan on homelessness. (i) Compile information regarding United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs administered by state and local government agencies and assist the agencies in the preparation of federally required plans and related performance reports. The council shall present such plans to the governor for approval and tranmission to HUD. II. The state council on housing stability shall be jointly facilitated by the department of health and human services, the department of business and economic affairs, the New Hampshire housing finance authority, and the New Hampshire community development finance authority. The first meeting of the council shall be called by the legislative member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives pursuant to RSA 4-H:2, I(t) within 45 days of the effective date of this section. II-a. The council may create workgroups to advise members on its duties and compliance with federal laws and policies related to housing. III. A majority of the appointed council members shall constitute a quorum. All official actions of the council shall require a majority vote of those present and voting. IV. The council may accept grants and other assistance to support its work, contingent upon the approval of the governor and executive council. Such items may be brought forward by any state agency that is represented on the council.