This bill amends Section 46 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-46) to allow the Commissioner of Community Affairs to waive certain course requirements for qualified candidates serving as members of a housing authority or redevelopment agency, as well as for the executive director of such agencies. Specifically, it introduces a provision that enables qualified candidates to request a waiver for the completion of a required course of study or a portion of it. The commissioner has the discretion to approve or deny these waiver requests based on the candidate's experience.

Additionally, the bill modifies the timeline for course completion, changing the previous requirement of completing the course within eighteen months to a new deadline of 18 months following appointment or by July 1, 1997, whichever is later. It also clarifies that individuals who do not complete the required courses within the specified time frame will be deemed to have resigned their positions. Overall, the bill aims to provide flexibility in meeting educational requirements for housing authority officials while ensuring that the commissioner retains authority over the waiver process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40A:12A-46