Duties of the director of community development.
Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 2-892
in effectSec. 2-892. Duties of the director of community development.
The duties of the director of community development, which shall be performed in accordance with applicable law, include the following: (1) Plans, organizes and coordinates the programs and activities of the community development department. (2) Directs a professional and administrative staff engaged in community planning and development, special economic development projects, grants administration, affordable housing development, and enforcement of city codes relating to unsafe buildings, minimum housing standards, property maintenance and nuisances; approves employee hiring, evaluates employee performance, and conducts employee disciplinary hearings. (3) Monitors program functions and activities and evaluates overall effectiveness; coordinates the preparation of and approves project evaluation reports; reviews organizational and staffing structures. (4) Directs and participates in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures and the establishment of goals and objectives. (5) Supervises and participates in preparing the department budget; coordinates the development of the HUD Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and budget for federal and state submission. (6) Provides leadership in the management and response to homeless activity, coordinating with city departments, service providers, outreach organizations, and community partners, such as the AL-503 Continuum of Care, to connect individuals to available resources and address homelessness through pathways to stable housing opportunities. (7) Investigates and resolves complaints related to community development programs, code enforcement, property conditions and neighborhood concerns; develops and implements strategies and initiatives to strengthen neighborhoods and improve community conditions. (8) Interprets applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations and recommends changes as needed to support effective community development and neighborhood stabilization. (9) Coordinates community development activities with various citizen committees; responds to citizens requests for information relating to grant programs, serving low-income families and neighborhoods, and code enforcement activities to maintain neighborhood standards. (10) Confers with the mayor, city council, directors of city departments, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development officials, state officials, and other public agency representatives on current and proposed community development programs and activities. (11) Directs the administrative, financial, and regulatory operations of HUD funded programs, including Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Continuum of Care. (12) Makes presentations to professional, civic and neighborhood organizations, and participates in public outreach and digital communications to promote community development programs and activities. (13) Maintains liaison with governmental officials and professional peers in the National Community Development Association regarding community development, housing, grants, code enforcement and neighborhood initiatives. (14) Prepares activity, technical and administrative reports and monitors department expenditures to support program accountability and effective use of resources. (15) Performs related work as required and performs any and all duties that may be required of him by ordinance or resolution.
(Ord. No. 26-832, adopted 9-24-2026; published 9-30-2026)
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