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A massive shakeup could be coming to the boards of city-owned agencies responsible for affordable and public housing in London, as city staff recommend drastic action in light of a scathing auditor’s report.

A city hall report made public Wednesday recommends a complete overhaul of the boards overseeing both the London Housing Corp. (HDC) and London and Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH), suggesting politicians or city staff be appointed to govern the organizations instead.

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“There is absolutely consensus around the table that we are in an immediate crisis and we need to take immediate action,” said Coun. Maureen Cassidy, who chairs the community and protective services committee.

The recommendation from staff to have a city hall bureaucrat replace both boards will be debated at a special committee meeting of all members of council on Monday.

Other options include appointing all 15 members of council, or a portion of council, to act as the HDC and LMCH boards.