Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee
Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee
This Commission is composed of not more than 16 members, representing various focus areas or agencies (consumer, Buncombe County, supportive/permanent housing, mental health/substance abuse, legal, educational/university, etc.). The term of office is 3 years.
The Committee is responsible for implementing the Five Year Strategic Plan on Homelessness in Buncombe County. Its duties include (1) conducting research and investigation into issues about homelessness, including causes and effects within Asheville and the surrounding area; (2) formulate and make recommendations on funding and policy to local governmental entities and social service agencies to reduce the incidence of homelessness; (3) act as a clearinghouse for information on local homelessness issues; and (4) other duties as requested by City Council, Board of County Commissioners, or as the Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee deems appropriate.
The Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Advisory Committee, a joint committee of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Commission exists to provide oversight for the implementation of the Five Year Plan by sharing, applying, and tracking groundbreaking strategies that make a permanent and measurable difference in homelessness in Asheville and Buncombe County.
Regular Meeting Schedule
The meetings for the Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee are currently scheduled on the 4th Friday of every other month (beginning January 2021) at 9:00 A.M. while the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are in effect. All meetings are virtual at this time. Please check for updates at https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions/homeless-initiative-advisory-committee/
Past Events
New Meeting for Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee - April 29, 2022
Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee - March 25, 2022
The meeting will start at 9:00 A.M.
- Watch live at https://www.publicinput.
com/hub/88. - YouTube link for HIAC February 25, 2022 Meeting : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj0lLbsjxIA
- Listen live by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9836
- Live telephone comments for agenda items can be left by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9836. Press 2 to leave a comment/message
- All comments will be shared with the Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee prior to the meeting but will not be read aloud.
Meeting is Canceled - Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee - February 25, 2022
This meeting is canceled for February 25, 2022.
Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee - Friday, January 28, 2022 - 9:00 a.m.
The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m.
Meeting will start at 9:00 a.m.
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means: