2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, @2 (new))
Chapter 202: AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
30-A §5013. Duties

Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Subchapter 2: ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITIES HEADING: PL 1989, C. 601, PT. B, §4 (NEW)

§5013. Duties

In implementing this subchapter, the state authority shall: [1991, c. 610, §12 (AMD).]

1. Adopt rules. Adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 specifying, at a minimum, how money and other resources provided to municipalities may be used;

[ 1991, c. 610, §13 (AMD) .]

2. Prepare guidelines. Prepare guidelines for determining the eligibility of projects proposed by municipalities for funding under this subchapter and subchapter IV;

[ 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW) .]

3. Review proposals. Review proposals of municipalities for funding under this subchapter and subchapter IV;

[ 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW) .]

4. Require municipal strategy. Require the municipality to develop a strategy or plan designed to use other resources available in the municipality, including private sector resources;

[ 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW) .]

5. Require formation of local housing alliances. Require municipalities to create municipal housing alliances to implement affordable housing programs;

[ 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW) .]

6. Identify resources and gaps in delivery services. Identify resources and gaps in delivery services with respect to Maine's homeless;

[ 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW) .]

7. Provide technical assistance. Within the resources of the state authority, provide technical assistance and information to municipalities with respect to the development of affordable housing;

[ 1991, c. 610, §13 (AMD) .]

8. Coordinate housing activities with comprehensive land use planning. Coordinate municipal housing proposals under this subchapter with comprehensive land use planning provisions of chapter 187;

[ 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW) .]

9. Require matching resources. Require municipalities to provide matching resources that the state authority finds feasible; and

[ 1991, c. 610, §13 (AMD) .]

10. Strive to create integrated neighborhoods. Strive to create integrated neighborhoods comprised of persons with different levels of income.

[ 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 601, §B4 (NEW). 1991, c. 610, §§12,13 (AMD).