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DE HB446
Bill
Status
Passed
7/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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AI Summary
- Expands the Newark Housing Authority Board from 6 to 7 commissioners, with 4 appointed by the Mayor of Newark and 3 appointed by the Governor
- Reduces commissioner terms from 6 years to 3 years, with commissioners serving at the pleasure of their appointing authority
- Allows commissioners to be suspended or removed for misfeasance, nonfeasance, malfeasance, misconduct, incompetence, or neglect of duty, with appeal rights to Superior Court within 30 days
- Establishes that commissioners absent without adequate reason for 3 consecutive meetings or failing to attend at least half of all regular business meetings in a calendar year are guilty of neglect of duty
- Exempts the Newark Housing Authority from statutory political provisions applicable to other housing authorities and creates a separate dedicated code section for the authority
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Newark Housing Authority.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/2/2010
Committee Referrals
Sunset6/10/2010
Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)6/3/2010
Full Bill Text
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