A summary of the recent changes in the state regulations that directly impact local housing authority Board Members. Saturday Seminars conducted on a regular basis, except in the Winter, with LHA legal, financial and policy experts, in LHA Community Rooms across the state. Handbook for Board Members of Massachusetts Public Housing Authorities a first in the nation publication, recently updated to reflect various regulation changes. This Handbook is a must for Board Members of state aided LHAs. Also available, free of charge, for those who have an earlier edition of the Handbook , is a packet of the pages that have been updated and replaced.
Members can take out the old pages and replace with the new.
An introductory Orientation Video for LHA Board Members . Specific topic training sessions for Board members with professional trainers known for their impartiality and expertise in presenting materials. This training is offered below cost, so that all Board Members, no matter what the size of their agency's budget, may participate in this professional development training. Regional Board Member Roundtables on weeknights in locations around the state, giving Board Members an opportunity to meet with other Board Members in their area to discuss issues, problems and concerns, and to address questions to the Executive Director of their Association. Annual Legislative Education Day at the State House each year.