The Arizona Department of Housing
2020 Information Bulletin
REGARDING PROGRAMS: SPECIAL NEEDS
REGARDING FUNDING SOURCES: HUD Continuum of Care (CoC)
INFORMATION BULLETIN No. 09-20
ISSUED: February 21, 2020
RE: AZ Balance of State Continuum of Care Governance Advisory Board
Interest/Applications
The Governance Advisory Board (GAB) for the AZ Balance of State Continuum of Care
(AZBOSCOC) is re-opening the application submission process to fill two upcoming vacant
positions on the AZBOSCOC Governance Advisory Board. At this time, based on current Board
composition and in accordance with the Governance Charter, the GAB is specifically seeking
individuals who represent one or more of the following relevant organizations: AZBOSCOC
funded program, law enforcement, businesses, hospital/health care, housing authorities,
institutions of higher learning, and domestic violence to fill the upcoming vacancies.
The thirteen member, AZBOSCOC Governance Advisory Board is the lead governing entity for
the AZBOSCOC providing leadership, strategic guidance and oversight of the AZBOSCOC. The
GAB is responsible for HUD HEARTH Act required Continuum of Care duties including
setting continuum and project performance standards, evaluation of COC funded projects,
establishing service standards, oversight of key systems (ex: Homeless Management
Information System and Coordinated Entry), GAB membership, and overseeing the annual
submission process of the AZBOSCOC request for HUD McKinney-Vento Continuum of Care
funding which provides over $4 million for housing and services throughout the thirteen
Balance of State counties. Key GAB member duties include: 1) attendance at quarterly meetings;
2) participation in any special meetings to fulfill duties; 3) participation in GAB committees; 4)
participation at two day annual retreat; and 5) participation in annual HUD McKinney-Vento
Continuum of Care application process. Please see the attached Board member job description.
There is no compensation for GAB participation
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he AZBOSCOC and the Arizona Department of Housing comply with all non-discrimination
and equal opportunity laws and encourage participation regardless of age, race, ethnicity,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. If you are interested in being a
candidate for the AZBOSCOC Board, please complete the attached application form and attach
a resume describing your qualifications by Friday, February 28, 2020 by 5:00 pm. Please submit
documents to: