This is an exciting and unique time in Washington with the start of a new administration and Congress. There are a lot of possibilities and opportunities available for public housing which is why executive directors need to continue to send a strong message to Congress. PHADA continually urges its membership to contact their elected officials to discuss ways to help ensure adequate funding for public housing. And what better way to contact your elected representatives than by a face-to-face meeting? The 2009 Legislative Forum will focus on helping housing professionals visit Capitol Hill and HUD to meet with key housing policymakers. While the Board of Trustees and committee members are strongly encouraged to attend, PHADA invites all executive directors to participate in this timely two-day meeting.
PHADA/Rutgers Executive Director Education Program (EDEP) classes will be offered September 18 – 19 (see course schedule below).
PHADA committee members and trustees should plan on arriving in time for meetings that start Sunday morning, September 20.

***IMPORTANT NOTCE*** Regarding Certain Committee Meetings

Click here for conference agenda. Please note that the agenda is tentative and subject to change.

You can now register online through PHADA’s secure server. If you prefer, you can print out the PDF registration form and mail or fax it to the PHADA office at (202) 546-2280.

The Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001

For reservations, call (202) 628-2100 or (800) 321-3010. Mention that you are attending the PHADA meeting when making your room reservation.

Room Rate: $240.00 single/double per night, plus applicable taxes.

The PHADA/Rutgers University Executive Director Education Program (EDEP) will continue Sept. 18-19, 2009 in conjunction with the 2009 Legislative Forum. Two courses will be offered:

• Legal Issues - Friday, September 18 - REGISTRATION FULL!
  This seminar is intended to provide a practical overview of state statutes and federal legal requirements pertaining to housing authorities. The major topics covered include tenancy and evictions; personnel management issues, such as workers' compensation and ADA requirements; contractual agreements, including Section 8 contracts and leases; and general litigation and liability.

• Procurement and Contract Management - Saturday, September 19 - REGISTRATION FULL!
  The components of a "good" procurement policy, responsive to both HUD and state statues, are presented. HUD requirements for small purchases, emergencies, formal bidding and competitive negotiations are reviewed in detail, and "typical" state public contract laws are compared. Internal controls for contract performance monitoring are stressed, and contract administration procedures, including the oversight role of the board of commissioners are discussed.

At this time both EDEP courses are full, so we cannot accept any more registrants for EDEP.

EDEP registrants please note: On-site registrations are not accepted for the EDEP Program, and class size is limited to 40. Classes have been filling up, so early registration is recommended. You will receive confirmation of your EDEP registration from Rutgers University. If you do not receive a Rutgers confirmation, please contact the PHADA office at (202) 546-5445. Refunds will be issued only to registrants who withdraw on or before August 21, 2009.

Please join PHADA’s members and public housing policymakers
for a reception overlooking the U.S. Capitol.

Monday, September 21, 2009
The Washington Court Hotel
5:30 pm–7:30 pm

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