Resident Advisory Board (RAB)

The Resident Advisory Board (RAB) "adequately reflects and represents" the population served by the Authority. HADC invited residents from all of our developments, races and ethnicities, special populations (i.e., youth, disabled, senior), special types of housing, etc. to be a part of the RAB.

The major roles and responsibilities of the Resident Advisory Board will include; but not be limited to:

Assisting HADC in putting together the Agency Plan
Nominating and Electing Resident Commissioners for HADC's Board of Commissioners
Assisting HADC with advocating for and applying for resources for residents

The RAB Leadership Committee is a small group of resident leaders who are selected to head-up or serve as chairpersons of various important RAB committees. The committees are:

Development

Youth and Young Adult

Senior Services

Relocation Committee

Family Self Sufficiency

International Relations

Development Committee

The Development Committee addresses matters related to community revitalization, such as planning for Johnson Ferry, Scottdale Redevelopment, and working with stakeholders of the surrounding community.

Youth and Young Adult Committee

The Youth and Youth Adult Committee is comprised of youth who provide input into youth program development and spearhead youth related activities, such as scholarships, summer camps, after-school programs, etc. (14-20 years of age).

Senior Services Committee

The Senior Services Committee is comprised of persons who are 55 years old or older who provide guidance on senior relations and activities, including such issues as grandparents raising their grandchildren.

Relocation Committee

The Relocation Committee is comprised of residents from Johnson Ferry who participate in the development of the Relocation Plan and other relocation activities.

Family Self Sufficiency Committee

The Family Self Sufficiency Committee is comprised of able-bodied, working age adults who are interested in developing initiatives that will help residents achieve self sufficiency.

International Relations Committee

The International Relations Committee is comprised of a diverse group of residents who share critical information about cross cultural sensitivity issues as well as coordinate translation services, English as a Second Language services, citizenship training, etc.

Legislative Affairs Committee

The Legislative Affairs Committee is a committee that addresses public will, proposed changes in laws affecting residents, and understands HUD regulations and Authority local policies.

Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee is a committee that participates in the development of a newsletters, public hearings and communications frequently sent out to the community.

Community Resources Committee

The Community Resources Committee is a committee that maintains a running log of community resources that are available to youth and adults in the community, such as transportation services, energy assistance, car-pools, etc.

Disability Affairs Committee

The Disability Affairs Committee is a committee that addresses disability affairs issues.

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