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DC Code § 1-207.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part A - Charter Referendum|§ 1-207.03. Referendum ballot and notice of voting

(a) The charter referendum ballot shall contain the following, with a blank space appropriately filled: “The District of Columbia Home Rule Act, enacted _____ , proposes to establish a charter for the governance of the District of Columbia, but provides that the charter shall take effect only if it is accepted by a majority of the registered qualified voters of the District voting on this issue. “Indicate in one of the squares provided below whether you are for or against the charter. “□ For the charter “□ Against the charter. “In addition, the Act referred to above authorizes the establishment of advisory neighborhood councils if a majority of the registered qualified voters of the District voting on this issue in this referendum vote for the establishment of such councils. “Indicate in one of the squares provided below whether you are for or against the establishment of Advisory Neighborhood Councils. “□ For Advisory Neighborhood Councils “□ Against Advisory Neighborhood Councils.” (b) Voting may be by paper ballot or by voting machine. The Board of Elections may make such changes in the second and fourth paragraphs of the charter referendum ballot as it determines to be necessary to permit the use of voting machines if such machines are used. (c) Not less than five days before the date of the charter referendum, the Board of Elections shall mail to each registered qualified elector (1) a sample of the charter referendum ballot, and (2) information showing the polling place of such elector and the date and hours of voting. (d) Not less than one day before the charter referendum, the Board of Elections shall publish, in one or more newspapers of general circulation published in the District, a list of the polling places and the date and hours of voting.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 703; Apr. 24, 1974, 88 Stat. 93, Pub. L. 93-272, § 1.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-207.38.
DC Code § 1-207.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part A - Charter Referendum|§ 1-207.04. Acceptance or nonacceptance of Charter

(a) If a majority of the registered qualified electors voting in the charter referendum vote for the charter, the charter shall be considered accepted as of the time the Board of Elections certifies the result of the charter referendum to the President of the United States, as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) The Board of Elections shall, within a reasonable time, but in no event more than thirty days after the date of the charter referendum, certify the result of the charter referendum to the President of the United States and to the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 704.)  Editor's Notes On May 17, 1974, the District of Columbia Board of Elections certified the results of the election of May 7, 1974, where a majority of the registered qualified voters of the District, voting on the issues of the establishment of the District Charter (subchapter IV of Chapter 2 of Title 1) and the establishment of Advisory Neighborhood Councils, voted in favor of both issues. See 21 DCR 651.
DC Code § 1-207.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part B - Succession in Government|§ 1-207.11. Abolishment of existing government and transfer of functions

The District of Columbia Council, the Offices of Chairman of the District of Columbia Council, Vice Chairman of the District of Columbia Council, and the 7 other members of the District of Columbia Council, and the Offices of the Commissioner of the District of Columbia and Assistant to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia, as established by Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967, are abolished as of noon January 2, 1975. This section shall not be construed to reinstate any governmental body or office in the District abolished in said plan or otherwise heretofore.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 818, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 711.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-211. 1973 Ed., § 1-131. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-207.16 and § 1-207.71.
DC Code § 1-207.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part B - Succession in Government|§ 1-207.12. Certain delegated functions; functions of certain agencies

No function of the District of Columbia Council (established under Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967) or of the Commissioner of the District of Columbia which such District of Columbia Council or Commissioner has delegated to an officer, employee, or agency (including any body of or under such agency) of the District, nor any function now vested pursuant to § 501 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 in the District Public Service Commission, Zoning Advisory Council, Board of Zoning Adjustment, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, or Armory Board, or in any officer, employee, or body of or under such agency, shall be considered as a function transferred to the Council pursuant to § 1-204.04(a). Each such function is hereby transferred to the officer, employee, or agency (including any body of or under such agency), to whom or to which it was delegated, or in whom or in which it has remained vested, until the Mayor or Council established under this chapter, or both, pursuant to the powers herein granted, shall revoke, modify, or transfer such delegation or vesting.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 818, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 712.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-212. 1973 Ed., § 1-132. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
DC Code § 1-207.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part B - Succession in Government|§ 1-207.13. Transfer of personnel, property, and funds

(a) In each case of the transfer, by any provision of this chapter, of functions to the Council, to the Mayor, or to any agency or officer, there are hereby authorized to be transferred (as of the time of such transfer of functions) to the Council, to the Mayor, to such agency, or to the agency of which such officer is the head, for use in the administration of the functions of the Council or such agency or officer, the personnel (except the Commissioner of the District of Columbia, the Assistant to the Commissioner, the Chairman of the District of Columbia Council, the Vice Chairman of the District of Columbia Council, the other members thereof, all of whose officers are abolished by this chapter), property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions so transferred. (b) If any question arises in connection with the carrying out of subsection (a) of this section, such questions shall be decided: (1) In the case of functions transferred from a Federal officer or agency, by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and (2) In the case of other functions (A) by the Council, or in such manner as the Council shall provide, if such functions are transferred to the Council, and (B) by the Mayor if such functions are transferred to him or to any other officer or agency. (c) Any of the personnel authorized to be transferred to the Council, the Mayor, or any agency by this section which the Council or the head of such agency shall find to be in excess of the personnel necessary for the administration of its or his function shall, in accordance with law, be retransferred to other positions in the District or Federal Government or be separated from the service. (d) No officer or employee shall, by reason of his transfer to the District government under this chapter or his separation from service under this chapter, be deprived of any civil service rights, benefits, and privileges held by him prior to such transfer or any right of appeal or review he may have by reason of his separation from service.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 818, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 713.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-212.1. 1973 Ed., § 1-131 note. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-202.01, § 1-204.22, § 1-207.71, and § 1-601.01.
DC Code § 1-207.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part B - Succession in Government|§ 1-207.14. Existing statutes, regulations, and other actions

(a) Any statute, regulation, or other action in respect of (and any regulation or other action issued, made, taken, or granted by) any officer or agency from which any function is transferred by this chapter shall, except to the extent modified or made inapplicable by or under authority of law, continue in effect as if such transfer had not been made; but after such transfer, references in such statute, regulation, or other action to an officer or agency from which a transfer is made by this chapter shall be held and considered to refer to the officer or agency to which the transfer is made. (b) As used in subsection (a) of this section, the term “other action” includes, without limitation, any rule, order, contract, compact, policy, determination, directive, grant, authorization, permit, requirement, or designation. (c) Unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as affecting the applicability to the District government of personnel legislation relating to the District government until such time as the Council may otherwise elect to provide equal or equivalent coverage.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 819, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 714.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-213. 1973 Ed., § 1-133. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-204.22, § 1-207.71, and § 1-601.01.
DC Code § 1-207.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part B - Succession in Government|§ 1-207.15. Pending actions and proceedings

(a) No suit, action, or other judicial proceeding lawfully commenced by or against any officer or agency in his or its official capacity or in relation to the exercise of his or its official functions, shall abate by reason of the taking effect of any provision of this chapter; but the court, unless it determines that the survival of such suit, action, or other proceedings is not necessary for purposes of settlement of the questions involved, shall allow the same to be maintained, with such substitutions as to parties as are appropriate. (b) No administrative action or proceeding lawfully commenced shall abate solely by reason of the taking effect of any provision of this chapter, but such action or proceeding shall be continued with such substitutions as to parties and officers or agencies as are appropriate.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 715.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
DC Code § 1-207.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part B - Succession in Government|§ 1-207.16. Vacancies resulting from abolishment of offices of Commissioner and Assistant to the Commissioner

Until the 1st day of July next after the first Mayor takes office under this chapter no vacancy occurring in any District agency by reason of § 1-207.11, abolishing the offices of Commissioner of the District of Columbia and Assistant to the Commissioner, shall affect the power of the remaining members of such agency to exercise its functions; but such agency may take action only if a majority of the members holding office vote in favor of it.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 716.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
DC Code § 1-207.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part B - Succession in Government|§ 1-207.17. Status of the District

(a) All of the territory constituting the permanent seat of the Government of the United States shall continue to be designated as the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia shall remain and continue a body corporate, as provided in § 1-102. Said Corporation shall continue to be charged with all the duties, obligations, responsibilities, and liabilities, and to be vested with all of the powers, rights, privileges, immunities, and assets, respectively, imposed upon and vested in said Corporation or the Commissioner. (b) No law or regulation which is in force on January 2, 1975 shall be deemed amended or repealed by this chapter except to the extent specifically provided herein or to the extent that such law or regulation is inconsistent with this chapter, but any such law or regulation may be amended or repealed by act or resolution as authorized in this chapter, or by Act of Congress, except that, notwithstanding the provisions of § 1-207.52, such authority to repeal shall not be construed as authorizing the Council to repeal or otherwise alter, by amendment or otherwise, any provision of subchapter III of chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code in whole or in part. (c) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the boundary line between the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia as the same was established or may be subsequently established under the provisions of title I of the Act of October 31, 1945 (59 Stat. 552).  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 717.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 1-101(b), 1-102(b). Section References This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
DC Code § 1-207.18 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part B - Succession in Government|§ 1-207.18. Continuation of District of Columbia court system

(a) The District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure shall continue as provided under the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970 subject to the provisions of part C of subchapter IV of this chapter and § 1-206.02(a)(4). (b) The term and qualifications of any judge of any District of Columbia court, and the term and qualifications of any member of the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure appointed prior to the effective date of subchapter IV of this chapter shall not be affected by the provisions of part C of subchapter IV of this chapter. No provision of this chapter shall be construed to extend the term of any such judge or member of such Commission. Judges of the District of Columbia courts and members of the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure appointed after the effective date of subchapter IV of this chapter shall be appointed according to part C of such subchapter IV. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to amend, repeal, or diminish the duties, rights, privileges, or benefits accruing under §§ 11-1561 through 11-1571 and §§ 11-703 and 11-904, dealing with the retirement and compensation of the judges of the District of Columbia courts.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 820, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 718.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., Title 11, appx., § 718. 1973 Ed., Title 11, appx., § 718. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
DC Code § 1-207.19 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part B - Succession in Government|§ 1-207.19. Continuation of the Board of Education

The term of any member elected to the District of Columbia Board of Education, and the powers and duties of the Board of Education shall not be affected by the provisions of § 1-204.95 [repealed]. No provision of such section shall be construed to extend the term of any such member or to terminate the term of any such member.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 719.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
DC Code § 1-207.21 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part C - Temporary Provisions|§ 1-207.21. Powers of the President during transitional period

The President of the United States is hereby authorized and requested to take such action during the period following the date of the enactment of this chapter and ending on the date of the first meeting of the Council, by Executive Order or otherwise, with respect to the administration of the functions of the District government, as he deems necessary to enable the Board of Elections properly to perform its function under this chapter.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 721.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
DC Code § 1-207.22 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part C - Temporary Provisions|§ 1-207.22. Reimbursable appropriations for the District

(a) The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to advance to the District of Columbia the sum of $750,000, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for use (1) in the paying the expenses of the Board of Education (including compensation of the members thereof), and (2) in otherwise carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter. (b) The full amount expended out of the money advanced pursuant to this section shall be reimbursed to the United States, without interest, during the second fiscal year which begins after January 2, 1975, from the general fund of the District.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 722.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
DC Code § 1-207.23 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates|Part C - Temporary Provisions|§ 1-207.23. Interim loan authority

(a) The Mayor is authorized to accept loans for the District from the Treasury of the United States, and the Secretary is authorized to lend to the Mayor, such sums as the Mayor may determine are required to complete capital projects for which construction and construction services funds have been authorized or appropriated, as the case may be, by Congress prior to October 1, 1983, or the date of the enactment of the appropriation act for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, for the government of the District of Columbia, whichever is later. In addition, such loans may include funds to pay the District’s share of the cost of the adopted regional system specified in the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969. (b) Loans advanced pursuant to this section during any six-month period shall be at a rate of interest determined by the Secretary as of the beginning of such period, which, in his judgment, would reflect the cost of money to the Treasury for borrowing at a maturity approximately equal to the period of time the loan is outstanding. (c) Subject to the limitations contained in § 1-206.03(b), there is authorized to be appropriated to make loans under this section the sum of $155,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, the sum of $155,000,000 for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 1983, and the sum of $155,000,000 for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 1984. (d) The authority contained in this section to make loans shall be effective for any fiscal year only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriations acts.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 723; Amended, Oct. 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 1155, Pub. L. 95-131, § 1.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.