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3.36.030 Functions.

City Code Section
  1. A. The Portland Housing Bureau: 
    1. 1. Works with the City Council, other bureaus, and the community to develop a vision for housing in the City; 
    2. 2. Convenes government, community and stakeholders to coordinate planning for addressing homelessness, housing, and related activities; 
    3. 3. Develops, modifies, evaluates, and updates City policy in accordance with planning priorities; 
    4. 4. Develops, modifies, and updates community programs related to housing; 
    5. 5. Distributes funds in accordance with planning, policy, and program priorities to advance the City’s interests in housing; 
    6. 6. Monitors the City’s investment in Portland’s affordable housing infrastructure for compliance with funding goals and the proactive management of the assets; 
    7. 7. Monitors programs funded through the Bureau for compliance with funding goals; 
    8. 8. Identifies the resources required to support the City’s housing policies, programs, and priorities; 
    9. 9. Provides support for the Portland Advisory Committee on Housing (Chapter 3.38); and
    10. 10. Carries out other tasks and functions as required by the Mayor, City Administrator, or Council.

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