This workshop introduces the key knowledge areas needed for effective Local Housing Authority public housing resident board member leadership. It is the core curriculum of the Mel King's Institute Public Housing Training Program and is taught by Viana Nascimento, MKI/MACDC’s Leadership Development Manager. The main topics covered in this workshop include:

• Appointment process
• Board member rights and responsibilities
• Policy development
• State oversight
• Fiduciary role
• Financial oversight
• Meeting conduct
• Chain of command
• Conflict of interest
• Relationship with local tenant organizations