RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 228 (HB 643) 2024 Regular Session Hughes
Existing law authorizes the governing authority of any municipality or parish to determine
by resolution that it is expedient to establish a local housing authority when there exists a
shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling accommodations in such parish or
municipality. Provides that when such determination is made, the chief elected official of
the municipality or parish, or if no such official exists then the governing body itself, shall
appoint five persons to constitute the housing authority's governing body. Provides that the
members of the governing body are called commissioners.
Existing law provides for exceptions relative to the number of commissioners for certain
housing authorities. Provides that the Housing Authority of New Orleans consists of nine
commissioners. Provides for the appointment of two tenant commissioners and one landlord
commissioner. Requires the appointment of tenant commissioners from nominations made
by the Citywide Tenants Council, Inc.
Prior law provided that the mayor appointed the tenant commissioners. New law provides
that the president of the city council appoints the tenant commissioners.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Amends R.S. 40:531(B)(2)(a))