Commissioners

The seven-member Board of Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Dublin. In their official capacity they execute the following duties:

• Attend Board Meetings of the Housing Authority where they participate in Board discussions and make decisions;
• Establish policies on personnel, grievance procedures, procurement, admission, eviction and qualifications which applicants and residents must meet to obtain housing or remain housed;
• Work with the Executive Director and staff to ensure that Board sanctioned policies and procedures are followed in daily operations;
• Review and approve budgets to ensure compliance with federal and local laws and requirements;
• Interact with local, state and federal governments and agents thereof to assure that residents of this Housing Authority are well served.

The meetings of the Board of Commissioners are governed by the Georgia Open Meeting Law. Meetings are held monthly typically during the third week of the month.

The Annual meeting of the Board of Commissioners is held during the month of November. Presently the Commissioners for the Dublin Housing Authority are:

• Chairman............................James W. Strickland
• Vice Chair...........................Jawanda Brown
• Board Member....................Chester Willcox
• Board Member....................Shelia Conyers
• Board Member....................Sophia Jordan
• Board Member....................Carl Pearson
• Resident Commissioner.....Georgia Coneway