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Fall River HA board approves $100 monthly stipend increase for commissioners
Summary
The board voted to increase the monthly commissioner stipend by $100, a change that remains within Massachusetts statutory caps, and noted the last increase was in February 2019.
The Fall River Housing Authority board approved a $100-per-month increase to commissioner stipends after discussion and a motion at the meeting.
Staff reminded the board that Massachusetts law limits commissioner stipends to $10,000 per year and chair stipends to $12,000 per year; the board noted the proposed increase would remain below those statutory caps. The executive director said the last stipend increase occurred in February 2019 and that several commissioners participate in extensive resident and training activities.
A motion to increase the stipend by $100 per month was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The board did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript; the meeting reflects the motion carried with Commissioner Burns absent.
Staff requested commissioners remain after the meeting to sign documents related to other agenda items and certifications.
