Policies and Procedures
The LA BOSCOC maintains policies, and procedures for operating housing and supportive services projects for people experiencing homelessness.
All projects funded by the CoC Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program are required to fully implement these policies and procedures. Other projects are strongly encouraged to fully implement these policies and procedures.
Governance
Governance Charter
Most recent version: Version 4.2 (effective 04/18/2024)
The Governance Charter defines the basic aspects and functions of the CoC, including its geography and committee structure.
Code of Conduct and Board Ratification Policy
Most recent version: Version 1.0 (effective 4/1/2025)
The Code of Conduct and Board Ratification Policy establishes guidelines for LA BOSCOC member conduct, including guidance on when members should recuse themselves from decision making, and a process to ratify new LA BOSCOC Board Members.
Policies and procedures
WRITTEN STANDARDS
Most recent version: Version 2.1 (effective 4/1/2025)
The CoC’s Written Standards are its core requirements and community standards for delivering housing and services to people experiencing homelessness.
COORDINATED ENTRY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Most recent version: Version 3.0 (effective 4/1/2025)
The CoC’s Coordinated Entry System (CES) is its mechanism for assessing, prioritizing, and referring people experiencing homelessness to the CoC’s limited housing resources. These Policies and Procedures govern the activities of the CES for access points, housing projects, and other entities.
hmis Policies and procedures
Most recent version: Version 1.0 (reviewed and approved 4/1/2025)
The HMIS Policies and Procedures guides the operation of the Louisiana Balance of State Homeless Management Information System (LA BOSCOC HMIS). The LA BOSCOC HMIS is a web-based database used by homeless service organizations across the Louisiana Balance of State CoC to collect client-level data on households experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The administration of an HMIS is a mandate from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).