United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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The United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is the head of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, concerned with urban housing matters. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet.
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United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | |
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United States Department of Housing and Urban Development | |
Style | Dr. Secretary (informal) The Honorable (formal) |
Member of | Cabinet |
Reports to | President of the United States |
Seat | Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, D.C. |
Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
Term length | No fixed term |
Constituting instrument | 42 U.S.C. § 3532 |
Formation | September 9, 1965; 58 years ago (1965-09-09) |
First holder | Robert C. Weaver |
Succession | Thirteenth[1] |
Deputy | Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development |
Salary | Executive Schedule, level I |
Website | www |
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On January 13, 1966, Robert C. Weaver became the first African American Cabinet member by being appointed to the position.