The NYCHA Resident Board Member will:

• Serve alongside the Chairman, Vice Chair, and Board Member
• Vote on NYCHA contracts, resolutions, policies, motions, rules and regulations, and administrative matters
• Devote a minimum of 20 hours per month to fulfill the duties of the position
• Receive a $250 monthly stipend for his/her service

 To qualify for the NYCHA Resident Board Member position, all candidates must be:

• A current NYCHA resident
• A tenant of record or authorized household member
• At least 18 years old
• Available to serve starting July 1, 2011
• In good standing with your tenancy, meaning: the Board has not terminated the tenancy; rent payments are up-to-date; the tenancy is not on probation; there are no pending tenancy termination charges; no legal actions have been taken for non-payment of rent, or Bawdy House proceedings to terminate the lease because the apartment is being used to conduct an illegal business
• Investigated by the New York City Department of Investigation, the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board and/or by NYCHA’s Office of the Inspector General

The successful candidate will have strong communications and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrated commitment to and an interest in public housing. 

Application, Interview Process, Appointment

• All candidates submitted complete applications postmarked by May 16, 2011. 
• Selected candidates were interviewed by the Office of the Mayor of the City of New York and the New York City Housing Authority.
• Tenant files were reviewed as part of the application process.The Resident Board Member was appointed by the Mayor of the City of New York on July 20, 2011 and will serve at the will of the Mayor.

Role and Responsibilities of NYCHA Board Members

Board Members are responsible for voting on contracts, resolutions, policies, motions, rules and regulations, and administrative matters. The Board holds regularly scheduled meetings. Board meetings on contracts, resolutions, policies, motions and rules and regulations take place every other Wednesday at 10:00 am (unless otherwise noted).  In addition, the Board meets every Wednesday for administrative matters at 11:00 am.  

The Board Members are expected to be active and involved, and to maintain a record of good attendance.  In addition, they should seek to adhere to the principles of good government: honesty, accountability, and the avoidance of conflicts of interest.

Commitment and Compensation

The Resident Board Member is not required to serve full time and therefore the candidate selected may hold another job or maintain his/her current employment. It is anticipated that the Resident Board Member will need to devote a minimum of 20 hours per month to perform the role and responsibilities of the position. The Resident Board Member will receive a monthly stipend of $250.

Frequently Asked Questions
Resident Board Member Fact Sheet (in PDF)
Letter to Residents [Spanish] [Chinese] [Russian] (in PDF)
NYCHA Board Meeting Schedule