(1) There is created, within the division of housing, the state housing board. The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor for terms of four years each, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section. In making appointments to the board, the governor shall include representation by at least one member who is a person with a disability, as defined in section 24-34-301 (2.5), a family member of a person with a disability, or a member of an advocacy group for persons with disabilities.
Appointments made to take effect January 1, 1983, shall be made in accordance withsection 24-1-135. On and after January 1, 1983, and prior to June 15, 1987, their successors shall be appointed for terms of six years each. Persons holding office on June 15, 1987, are subject to the provisions of section 24-1-137. Thereafter members shall be appointed for terms of four years each. Members shall not serve more than two consecutive full terms. All members shall be appointed with the consent of the senate.
At least one member shall be appointed from each congressional district and shall bea qualified elector thereof. A vacancy on the board occurs whenever any member moves out of the congressional district from which he was appointed. A member who moves out of such congressional district shall promptly notify the governor of the date of such move, but such notice is not a condition precedent to the occurrence of the vacancy. The governor shall fill the vacancy as provided in subsection (5) of this section.
Not more than four members shall be from any one political party.
Any vacancy shall be filled by the governor pursuant to subsection (1) of this sectionfor the unexpired term.
Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed fornecessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
The board shall meet upon call of the chairman or whenever directed by the governor.
The governor may remove any appointed member of the board for malfeasance inoffice, for failure to regularly attend meetings, or for any cause that renders said member incapable or unfit to discharge the duties of his office, and any such removal, when made, shall not be subject to review.
Source: L. 70: p. 241, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 69-9-6. L. 72: p. 550, § 14. L. 82: (2) and (3) amended, p. 354, § 12, effective April 30. L. 87: (1) and (2) amended, p. 910, § 20, effective June 15. L. 2005: (8) amended, p. 768, § 38, effective June 1. L. 2009: (1) and (5) amended, (HB 09-1281), ch. 399, p. 2153, § 2, effective August 5. L. 2011: (1) amended, (SB 11-183), ch. 132, p. 465, § 1, effective August 10. L. 2018: (1) amended, (HB 18-1364), ch. 351, p. 2081, § 5, effective July 1.