(A) Created. A Commission of Housing Authority for the city to supervise, direct, control, and do all lawful things under the laws of the state for the erection, maintenance, and destruction of temporary houses to relieve housing shortages in the city is hereby created to be known as the Housing Authority. The members of the Housing Authority shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council.
('63 Code, § 9-4.01)
(B) Membership terms; organization. The members of the Housing Authority shall be five in number, the first appointments to be as follows: one member shall serve for one year, one member shall serve for two years, one member shall serve for three years, and two members shall serve for four years. Their successors, except those filling unexpired terms, shall be appointed for a term of four years. If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by the expiration of term, it shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term. The Mayor shall name the chairperson of the organization upon appointment of the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority shall organize itself in accordance with federal and state laws providing for its existence and prescribing its authority and duties.
('63 Code, § 9-4.02)
(C) Powers and duties. The Housing Authority shall have all the powers granted it by the state and as provided by the laws of the United States and shall do and perform each and every act prescribed by such laws.
('63 Code, § 9-4.03)
(Ord. 2351, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 2428, passed 5-18-48)