§ 42-128-5 - Purposes. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-128-5

   § 42-128-5  Purposes. – The purposes of the commission shall be:

   (1) To develop and promulgate state policies, and plans, forhousing and housing production and performance measures for housing programsestablished pursuant to state law.

   (2) To coordinate activities among state agencies andpolitical subdivisions pertaining to housing.

   (3) To promote the stability of and quality of life incommunities and neighborhoods.

   (4) To provide opportunities for safe, sanitary, decent,adequate and affordable housing in Rhode Island.

   (5) To encourage public-private partnerships that foster theproduction, rehabilitation, development, maintenance, and improvement ofhousing and housing conditions, especially for low and moderate income people.

   (6) To foster and support no-profit organizations, includingcommunity development corporations, and their associations and intermediaries,that are engaged in providing and housing related services.

   (7) To encourage and support partnerships betweeninstitutions of higher education and neighborhoods to develop and retainquality, healthy housing and sustainable communities.

   (8) To facilitate private for-profit production andrehabilitation of housing for diverse populations and income groups.

   (9) To provide, facilitate, and/or support the provisions oftechnical assistance.