January 24, 2008
Texas Chapter Sues Habitat International in Disputes Over Affiliates' Autonomy
The San Antonio branch of Habitat for Humanity International has sued the housing organization, alleging that a new agreement that all chapters are being asked to sign undercuts local control and could reduce the number of houses it builds locally.
Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio contends that the agreement gives the parent organization control over the chapter's assets and the authority to change its policies and increase its fees.
The chapter is seeking a ruling that
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