2016 Boards and Commissions

Back to List of Surveys

Print Friendly View

Back to List of Surveys Print Friendly View

Commission on Housing and Homelessness

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Commission on Housing and Homelessness
  • Contact Person:
    Brian Gaskill
  • Purpose:
    The objective of the Nebraska Commission on Housing and Homelessness is to develop ongoing, specific policies and program recommendations for the Governor that address affordable housing and homelessnessat risk of homelessness issues.Issues include identifying and monitoring the implementation of:Models of community-based affordable housing production and homelessnear-homeless programs;Progressive housing and homelessnessnear-homelessness policies, plans and courses of action; andContinuum of Care-based models that provide supportive services for persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
  • How Many Affectable:
    blank
  • How Many Served:
    blank
  • Year Created:
    1994
  • Year Active:
    blank
  • Sunset Date:
    blank
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Executive Order 94-6
  • Parent Agency:
    Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    15
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    blank
  • Per Diem:
    No
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    3 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    4
  • Held FY 13-14:
    4
  • Required FY 14-15:
    4
  • Held FY 14-15:
    4
  • Required FY 15-16:
    4
  • Held FY 15-16:
    4
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    Shannon Fortney
  • Shared or Separate:
    Shared
  • FY 13-14 Budget:
    blank
  • FY 14-15 Budget:
    blank
  • FY 15-16 Budget:
    blank
  • Other Funding Sources:
    Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund
  • Spending Authority:
    blank
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    To serve as the advisory body on housing and homelessnessnear homelessness issues and to make recommendations on the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant Program and Homeless Shelter Assistance Trust Fund to the Governor and the Legislature.