VETOES

and managing of housing for those families, elderly citizens, and
other special populations that cannot be adequately served by the
private market;

(3)  Review federal housing programs and make
recommendations to the Secretary on the most effective use of
those programs in this State;

(4)  Appear before federal agencies, Congress, and the
General Assembly to advocate the need for housing policies and
legislation designed to fulfill the purposes of Section 8-101 of
this title;

(5)  Assist the Secretary in developing a public
information service designed to bring available housing resources
to the attention of populations in need;

(6)  On an annual basis, review existing housing
programs within the Department and make appropriate
recommendations for modification to the Secretary;

(7)  Review departmental proposals for new housing
programs and make appropriate recommendations to the Secretary;
and

(8)  Encourage and assist the efforts of local
governments to develop mutual and cooperative solutions to common
housing problems.

[8-202.

The Secretary shall provide staff support to the
Commission.]

8-202.

THE COMMISSION SHALL HIRE ITS OWN STAFF, AS PROVIDED IN THE
STATE BUDGET.

8-203.

Each public member shall serve without compensation but be
entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State
Travel Regulations.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1989.

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