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Resident Leadership
Learn how to create partnerships between the resident council and the housing agency so that both groups can collaborate to develop, renovate, and enhance neighborhoods. (1.3 CEUs)
Who Should Attend
Housing professionals and residents interested in learning how to work more effectively together to create a better community.
What You Will Learn
- The roles and responsibilities of a resident commissioner
- How to lead an organization
- How to develop a Section 3 Action Plan
- The fundamentals of grant writing
- And more
Schedule and Agenda
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on the first day.
Seminar runs daily from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Topics
Resident Organization
- Resident Council Requirements
- Election Procedures and Standards
- Role of Housing Agency
- Funding Tenant Participation
- Memorandum of Understanding
- Resident Council Bylaws
- Articles of Incorporation
Resident Leadership
- Leadership: What is it?
- Leadership Characteristics
- Leadership Skills
- Running an Effective Meeting
- Team Life Cycles
- Handling Difficult Team Members
Decision Making
- Team Approach
- Problem Solving Process
- Consensus Building
Residents and the Agency Plan
- The Agency Plan
- The One-Year Plan
The Section 3 Rule
- Section 3 Introduction
- History and Intent
- Rule Overview
- Program Definitions
- Section 3 Specification Clause
- Contracting with Resident Owned Businesses
- Section 3 Outreach Efforts
- Housing Authority Responsibilities
- Developing a Section 3 Action Plan
- HUD Compliance Review
- Filing Complaints
Resident Involvement in the Capital Fund Program (CFP)
- Overview
- Methods of Resident Involvement
Grant Writing
- Fundamentals
- Available HUD Funds
- Resident Opportunity and Self-sufficiency (ROSS) Programs
2013 Seminars
| Date | NAHRO Training Center | Faculty | Registration |
|
March 22-23, 2013 Early bird price available! |
Houston Housing Authority |
Dave Schaffer |
Please print out and fax in registration form below to NPDS at 202-289-8181 |
|
May 23-24, 2013 Early bird price available! |
Hammond Housing Authority (HHA) |
Dave Schaffer |
Please print out and fax in registration form below to NPDS at 202-289-8181 |
|
June 17-18, 2013 Early bird price available! |
Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County |
Dave Schaffer |
Please print out and fax in registration form below to NPDS at 202-289-8181 |
Tuition
| Registration Type | Early Price* | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar Member | $575 | $625 |
| Seminar Non-Member | $800 | $850 |
| Exam Member | $200 | $200 |
| Exam Non-Member | $200 | $200 |
Please e-mail Eugene Rudder at erudder@nahro.org or contact him toll-free at 1-877-866-2476, ext. 7237 if you would like to bring this training to your agency, chapter or region as an on-site seminar.
