Legal Authority:

Established by Board of Supervisors Resolution of May 10, 1939 pursuant to Section 34200 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code of State of California (known as Housing Authorities Law) and amended by Board of Supervisors Resolution of October 14, 1958.

Membership Qualifications:

Seven (7) members of the Commission, one (1) member nominated for appointment by each Supervisor and two (2) members are tenants who are nominated by the Authority and appointed by the Board of Supervisors. One (1) tenant member shall be over sixty-two (62) years of age.

Term:

Four-year staggered term for supervisorial nominated appointees; terms expiring May 10 of fourth year. Two-year terms for tenant members; terms expiring February 10 of odd-numbered years.

Duties:

The power of the Authority is vested in the Commissioners in office from time to time (Health and Safety Code Section 34275). It shall be the responsibility of the Commission to set policy for the operation of the Housing Authority of the County of Kern.

Meeting Place and Time:

Housing Authority Central Administrative Office 601-24th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 Generally on second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 P.M.

Compensation:

Members receive $50 per meeting (maximum of four meetings per month) plus travel mileage reimbursement, based on policy determinations; additional travel and subsistence paid when incurred in discharge of duties.

Ethics Training:

Pursuant to State law, on or after January 1, 2006, any person newly appointed shall successfully complete a course in ethics training approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission and Attorney General. Each member is required to complete this training every two years.

Contact:

Housing Authority of the County of Kern
601 24th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-8500

Required Documents/Training:

• Loyalty Oath required
• Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) required; filed with Agency
• Ethics training required; training provided by Agency