162-L:1 Definitions. – In this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context indicates another meaning or intent: I. "Authority" means the community development finance authority established by RSA 162-L:2. II. "Community development corporation" means a nonprofit corporation, organized under the laws of the state to carry out certain public […]
162-L:10 New Investment Tax Credit. – I. An investment tax credit equal to 75 percent of the contribution made to the authority during the contributor’s tax year shall be allowed against any of the following individually or in combination: (a) Taxes imposed by RSA 77-A. (b) Taxes imposed by RSA 400-A. (c) Taxes imposed […]
162-L:11 Definitions. – In this subdivision: I. " Authority " means the community development finance authority established by RSA 162-L:2. II. " Chief executive officer " means the chief executive of the municipality, whether the official designation is mayor, city manager, chairman of the board of selectmen, or otherwise. III. " Committee " means […]
162-L:12 Program Goals. – In allocating funds under the community development block grant program, the authority shall give priority to activities that: I. Benefit low and moderate income households. II. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight. III. Aid in the prevention or elimination of conditions which pose a serious or […]
162-L:13 Eligible Activities. – A wide range of community development activities shall be eligible for funding. These may include, but are not limited to: I. The acquisition, rehabilitation, or expansion of housing. II. The creation, expansion, or retention of employment through the stimulation of private investment and community revitalization. III. The installation, rehabilitation, or […]
162-L:14 Grant of Powers to Municipalities. – I. All municipalities not designated as entitlement municipalities under the federal act are authorized to apply with the authority for funds and are granted such additional authority and power, essential and incidental, as may be necessary for the administration of this program. II. Prior to filing an […]
162-L:15 The New Hampshire Community Development Advisory Committee. – I. There is established the community development advisory committee which shall be provided staff and administrative assistance by the authority. II. The committee shall consist of 11 voting members as follows: (a) The chairperson of the board of directors of the community development finance authority, […]
162-L:16 Powers and Duties of the Authority. – I. The authority shall be responsible for the former functions, duties, and responsibilities of the office of state planning relative to administration of the community development block grant program and shall, with the consent of the committee and with the approval of the governor and council […]
162-L:17 Procedures for Administration. – I. All funds allocated to the state under the federal act, except for an amount not exceeding the maximum allowable under the federal act available to the state for administrative costs, shall be allocated to eligible municipalities. II. All municipalities shall be eligible to apply for and receive funds […]
162-L:18 Remedies for Noncompliance. – I. If the authority finds, after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing, that a grantee under this subdivision has failed to comply substantially with the provisions of this subdivision, the rules adopted under this subdivision, or applicable provisions of federal law, the authority may: (a) Terminate payments to the […]
162-L:19 Status of State Employees. – Classified employees of the office of planning and development responsible for administration of the community development block grant program shall be transferred to the community development finance authority. Any person employed in such a position at the time of the transfer shall be deemed an employee of the […]
162-L:2 Community Development Finance Authority. – I. There is hereby established the community development finance authority, a body corporate and politic. The authority is constituted a public instrumentality of the state. The exercise by the authority of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be deemed and held to be the performance of essential […]
162-L:3 Board of Directors; Organization. – I. Upon appointment of the members of the board of directors and annually thereafter, the members shall elect, from among the members, a chairman and a vice-chairman and shall designate a secretary-treasurer who need not be a member of the board. II. The secretary-treasurer shall keep a record […]
162-L:4 Powers and Duties of the Authority. – I. The authority shall have all the powers necessary and convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter and may: (a) Adopt bylaws and rules for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business. (b) Adopt an official […]
162-L:4-a Exemption From Administrative Procedure Act and Rulemaking Authority. – The authority shall be exempt from the provisions of RSA 541-A and may adopt rules in accordance with its own procedures to facilitate, implement, and carry out the powers, duties, and purposes of the authority enumerated in this chapter and such other and additional […]
162-L:4-b Relation to Other Agencies. – The financial and administrative operations of the authority shall be exempt from the rules of any department, commission, board, bureau, or agency of the state except to the extent and in the manner provided in this chapter. Source. 2019, 299:3, eff. July 29, 2019.
162-L:4-c Community Development Fund for New Hampshire. – There is hereby established in the state treasury the community development fund for New Hampshire, which shall be kept distinct and separate from all other funds. All moneys in the fund shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated to the community development finance authority. In addition to […]
162-L:5 Technical Assistance; Grants. – I. The authority shall provide technical assistance to community development corporations, other nonprofit organizations involved in community development, and employee and other types of cooperatives and to persons forming such organizations. Technical assistance includes, but is not limited to, assistance with respect to organizational development, economic development planning, community […]
162-L:6 Reporting Requirements. – On or before September 1 of each year, the authority shall submit an annual report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year to the governor, the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives and the state treasurer. The report shall set forth a complete operating […]
162-L:7 Liberal Construction. – The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted and construed liberally in aid of its declared purpose. Source. 1991, 334:3, eff. June 28, 1991.