Boards & Commissions

Community, Housing, and Human Services Board

Authorized by and Date: Ordinance C34900 passed on September 10, 2012, effective October 20, 2012 and by SMC 04.34A effective January 19, 2019.

Mission Statement/Purpose: The CHHS Board is meant to provide opportunities that enhance the quality of life for Spokane's extremely low to moderate income populations. The Board is to provide leadership and foster partnerships that support the City's investments in services, affordable housing and economic opportunities to foster the highest level of self-sufficiency and quality of life for Spokane's extremely low to moderate income households.

Membership: The Board shall consist of:

• Twelve (12) voting members recommended by the Board; nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the City Council. This shall include:
  • At least one (1) representative of a veteran service organization, employee of the Department of Veteran Affairs or an active duty military member based at Fairchild Air Force.
  • One (1) representative from the Community Assembly. This position is selected by the Community Assembly according to the process determined by the Community Assembly, then nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the City Council.
• Four (4) additional non-voting members appointed or reappointed for one (1) year terms, to serve as liaisons as follows:
  • One (1) representative from the Spokane City Council, selected by the City Council.
  • One (1) policy-level decision maker to represent Spokane County, selected by the Spokane County Commissioners,
  • One (1) policy-level decision maker to represent the City of Spokane Valley, selected by the Spokane Valley City Council.
  • One (1) representative of the Spokane Regional Coordination of Care (COC) Board, selected by the CoC Board.

Terms: Appointees to the Board shall serve three (3) year terms and may be eligible for one (1) reappointment for a three (3) year term reappointment.

Meeting date, time and location: The Board meets the first Wednesday of every month, 4-6 p.m., virtually and in person in the City Council Briefing Center unless otherwise posted. The Board abides by the Open Public Meetings Act. Guests are welcome to observe all discussions at which a quorum is present.

CHHS Representatives: Leslie Hope, Regional Homeless Collaborative; Flor Castaneda, CoC

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