During the course of a year, the RAB participates in many important functions related to HOC operations including the following:

• Review properties under consideration for purchase;
• Review and makes recommendations on the HOC operating budget with particular focus on the Public Housing Operating budget;

• Reviews and makes recommendations related to HOC practices and procedures such as rent collection procedures, resident grievances, eviction procedures,  etc.,

• Monitors grant progress and activities such as the Drug Elimination Grant Program, Comprehensive Grant Program, the Service Coordinators Grant Program for elderly and disabled residents, the Resident Opportunities and Supportive Services (ROSS)  grant programs, the Welfare to Work Program (WTW), the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program and the Community Service Requirement Program implementation;

• Conducts an Resident Survey bi-annually to obtain resident views and opinions on issues of concern;

• Reviews HUD policies and assists HOC in implementing policies or changing existing practices in order to meet HUD regulations.

• Meet annually with staff of Property management to offer suggestions on improvements to maintenance efforts.