A. The purpose of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) is to advise the City Council and City staff on affordable housing issues.

B. AHAC consists of nine members who serve three-year terms. All members shall have an interest in meeting the needs of very low, low, and moderate income populations in Bend. Existing committee members shall serve the remainder of their existing terms.

C. The AHAC shall include at least one member with the following affiliations, interest or experience:

D. In considering the appointments, the Council shall consider the recommendation of Central Oregon Builders Association as to the member representing the building and development community, the recommendation of the Central Oregon Association of Realtors as to the real estate professional, and the recommendation of the Bend Chamber of Commerce as to the business community representative.

E. AHAC may make recommendations to Council and staff on the allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds and on programs for the promotion of affordable housing. AHAC may make recommendations on the development of criteria for the prioritization and selection of housing projects for affordable housing and CDBG funding, evaluate applications for affordable housing and CDBG funding and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the allocation of funds, furnish the public with information concerning funding available, eligible uses of funds, and programs and projects. AHAC may provide input on affordable housing plans and provide comments on City affordable housing programs. AHAC may conduct public meetings to obtain public input on the use of affordable housing funds. [Ord. NS-2395, 2020; Ord. NS-2299, 2017; Ord. NS-2237, 2015; Ord. NS-2172, 2011]