ctions against tenant harassment and other tenant rights, and to inform tenants of such protections and support them in exercising their rights. At least thirty percent (30%) of the Protections from Tenant Harassment expenditure shall fund programs led by non-profit organizations. d. Tenant Council. The Department shall establish a Tenant Council, to meet at least quarterly to monitor and advise the Department regarding implementation of tenant protections and develop strategies to address Fair Housing Act violations and violations of tenant rights under federal, state, and local law. The Tenant Council shall be composed of tenants or currently homeless individuals living in the City. The Council shall comprise one tenant or currently homeless individual from each City Council District. Appointments to the Tenant Council will be consistent with the process for appointments to the Oversight Committee, as described in Section 22.618.6 of this Code. The City Council shall seek to ensure diverse representation on the Tenant Council with respect to the income level, housing status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, immigration status, source of income, religion, age, disability, familial status, and primary language. The Tenant Council shall be empowered to receive reports on implementation of rent relief programs, landlord opt-outs from rental assistance programs, and tenant harassment and eviction data, and may make recommendations to the Oversight Committee, to the Department and to City Council to reduce evictions and displacement and increase tenant access to legal services. Tenant Council members shall be compensated no less than $150 for each meeting attended. Members may waive compensation. SECTION HISTORY Article and Section Added by Initiative Approved by the Voters on 11-8-22, Ord. No. 187,692, Eff. 1-1-23.