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DC Code § 1-129.22 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 1 - District of Columbia Government Development|Subchapter II - Statehood|Part A - Constitutional Convention Initiative|Subpart 3 - New Columbia Statehood Initiative|§ 1-129.22. Office of the Statehood Delegation

(a) The Office of the Statehood Delegation (“Office”) is established as an independent agency within the District of Columbia government, consistent with the meaning of the term independent agency as provided in § 1-603.01(13). (b) The Office shall provide support to the Statehood Delegation in promoting statehood and voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. (c) The Office shall be headed by an Executive Director who shall be appointed by the Statehood Delegation. The Executive Director shall support the members of the Statehood Delegation and provide administrative support to the Commission. (d) The Executive Director shall devote his or her full time to the duties of the Office. The salary of the Executive Director shall be determined by the Statehood Delegation, but shall not exceed 75% of the compensation for a Member of the Council as determined by § 1-611.09(b). (e) For Fiscal Year 2015, the compensation for the Executive Director shall be paid from funds budgeted for Statehood Initiatives under § 1-301.154. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2016, the salary for the Executive Director shall be paid from the New Columbia Statehood Fund, subject to the availability of funds.  (Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-171, § 21 [24], 27 DCR 4732; as added May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 101(b), 62 DCR 1884.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this subpart, see § 101(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807). For temporary (90 days) addition of this subpart, see § 101(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
DC Code § 1-129.31 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 1 - District of Columbia Government Development|Subchapter II - Statehood|Part A - Constitutional Convention Initiative|Subpart 3 - New Columbia Statehood Initiative|§ 1-129.31. Establishment of the New Columbia Statehood Commission

(a) The New Columbia Statehood Commission is established as an independent agency within the District of Columbia government, consistent with the meaning of the term independent agency as provided in § 1-603.01(13). (b) The Commission shall: (1) Educate regarding, advocate for, promote, and advance the proposition of statehood and voting rights for the District of Columbia to District residents and citizens of the 50 states; (2) Solicit financial and in-kind contributions, grants, allocations, gifts, bequests, and appropriations from public and private sources to be deposited in the New Columbia Statehood Fund established pursuant to § 1-129.32 and used for the purposes of promoting statehood and voting rights; and (3) Develop an annual budget for, and oversee expenditures from, the New Columbia Statehood Fund. (c) The Commission shall be comprised of 5 voting members (“Commissioners”) as follows: (1) The Mayor, or his or her alternate; (2) The Chairman of the Council, or his or her alternate; (3) The United States Representative for the District of Columbia; and (4) The 2 United States Senators for the District of Columbia. (d) The Mayor and the Chairman of the Council shall serve as co-chairs of the Commission. (e) By March 1, 2015, the Commission shall adopt bylaws, and may adopt guidelines, rules, and procedures for the governance of its affairs and the conduct of its business. (f) The Commission shall meet, at a minimum, on a semiannual basis. A majority of the Commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business. (g) The Commission, in carrying out its duties, may utilize pro bono services; provided, that such services are reported pursuant to § 1-129.33. (h) The Commission may recruit honorary members based on criteria the Commission shall determine. The honorary members shall have no vote on the operation of the Commission.  (Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-171, § 31; as added May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 101(b), 62 DCR 1884.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this subpart, see § 101(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807). For temporary (90 days) addition of this subpart, see § 101(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
DC Code § 1-129.33 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 1 - District of Columbia Government Development|Subchapter II - Statehood|Part A - Constitutional Convention Initiative|Subpart 3 - New Columbia Statehood Initiative|§ 1-129.33. Annual reporting requirements

(a) The Commission shall submit to the Mayor and the Chairman of the Council by September 1, 2015, and on a biannual basis thereafter, a detailed report including: (1) The Commission’s activities, revenues, and expenditures; (2) The full name, value, and form of each gift, grant, bequest, or appropriation to the New Columbia Statehood Fund; and (3) Any other information considered appropriate by the Commission. (b) The Commission shall make each report available to the general public upon request.  (Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-171, § 33; as added May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 101(b), 62 DCR 1884.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this subpart, see § 101(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807). For temporary (90 days) addition of this subpart, see § 101(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
DC Code § 1-129.34 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 1 - District of Columbia Government Development|Subchapter II - Statehood|Part A - Constitutional Convention Initiative|Subpart 3 - New Columbia Statehood Initiative|§ 1-129.34. Tax-exempt status

Contributions to the New Columbia Statehood Fund shall be tax deductible.  (Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-171, § 34; as added May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 101(b), 62 DCR 1884.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this subpart, see § 101(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807). For temporary (90 days) addition of this subpart, see § 101(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
DC Code § 1-129.35 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 1 - District of Columbia Government Development|Subchapter II - Statehood|Part A - Constitutional Convention Initiative|Subpart 3 - New Columbia Statehood Initiative|§ 1-129.35. Use of funds by Statehood Delegation members

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a member of the Statehood Delegation shall use New Columbia Statehood Fund monies for: (1) Any expense closely and directly related to the operation of his or her office; or (2) Any expense that the Commission deems necessary for appropriate purposes related to the purposes of the Commission; provided, that the Commission's determination of necessity shall be final and conclusive, and its certificate shall be sufficient voucher for the expenditure of appropriations made pursuant to this section. (b)(1) Fund monies shall not be used by members of the Statehood Delegation for: (A) Campaign expenses related to any election, local or national; (B) To influence the outcome of any election, local or national; (C) Any contributions or loans to any political party or candidate for federal or non-federal office; (D) Any personal expenses, or travel expenses not closely and directly related to the office the member holds; or (E) Any personal salary or stipend for the member. (2) The prohibition in paragraph (1)(E) of this subsection shall not limit the ability of a member of the Statehood Delegation to pay salaries to employees other than the member, or to pay vendors providing services closely and directly related to the office the member holds. (c) Upon request, but at least annually, each Statehood Delegation member shall provide the Chief Financial Officer with an accounting of the expenditures made with the money received from the Fund. The date by which the accounting is due shall be set by the Chief Financial Officer. Information submitted by members of the Statehood Delegation shall be included in the report required by § 1-129.33.  (Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-171, § 35; as added May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 101(b), 62 DCR 1884; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 1092(b), 63 DCR 10775.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this subpart, see § 101(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807). For temporary (90 days) addition of this subpart, see § 101(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
DC Code § 1-204.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter IV - The District Charter|Part A - The Council|Subpart 1 - Creation of the Council|§ 1-204.03. Compensation

(a) Each member of the Council shall receive compensation, payable in periodic installments, at a rate equal to the maximum rate as may be established from time to time for grade 12 of the General Schedule under § 5332 of Title 5 of the United States Code. On and after the end of the 2-year period beginning on the day the members of the Council first elected under this chapter take office, the Council may, by act, increase or decrease such rate of compensation. Such change in compensation, upon enactment by the Council in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, shall apply with respect to the term of members of the Council beginning after the date of enactment of such change. (b) All members of the Council shall receive additional allowances for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office as may be approved by the Council. (c) The Chairman shall not engage in any employment (whether as an employee or as a self-employed individual) or hold any position (other than his position as Chairman), for which he is compensated in an amount in excess of his actual expenses in connection therewith. (d) Notwithstanding subsection (a), as of December 21, 2001, the Chairman shall receive compensation, payable in equal installments, at a rate equal to $10,000 less than the annual compensation of the Mayor.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 787, Pub. L. 93-198, title IV, § 403; Dec. 21, 2001, 107 Stat. 957, Pub. L. 107-96, § 136.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-226. 1973 Ed., § 1-143. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-123, § 1-204.02, § 1-301.85, § 1-602.02, § 1-611.09, and § 1-611.54. Effect of Amendments Pub. L. 107-96, in subsec. (c), deleted “shall receive, in addition to the compensation to which he is entitled as a member of the Council, $10,000 per annum, payable in equal installments, for each year he serves as Chairman, but the Chairman” preceding “shall not engage”; and added subsec. (d). Cross References Campaign finance, see § 1-1101.01 et seq. Compensation of Mayor and councilmembers, see § 1-611.09. Merit system, coverage and limitations, see § 1-602.02. Editor's Notes Request for Congressional action: Pursuant to § 5 of D.C. Law 10-168 and § 5 of D.C. Law 10-225 the Council requested that the United States Congress enact legislation to repeal subsection (c) of this section.
DC Code § 1-204.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter IV - The District Charter|Part A - The Council|Subpart 2 - Organization and Procedure of the Council|§ 1-204.11. The Chairman

(a) The Chairman shall be the presiding officer of the Council. (b) When the Office of Mayor is vacant, the Chairman shall act in his stead. While the Chairman is Acting Mayor he shall not exercise any of his authority as Chairman or member of the Council.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 788, Pub. L. 93-198, title IV, § 411.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-228. 1973 Ed., § 1-145.
DC Code § 1-204.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter IV - The District Charter|Part A - The Council|Subpart 2 - Organization and Procedure of the Council|§ 1-204.13. Investigations by the Council

(a) The Council, or any committee or person authorized by it, shall have power to investigate any matter relating to the affairs of the District, and for that purpose may require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and other evidence. For such purpose any member of the Council (if the Council is conducting the inquiry) or any member of the committee may issue subpoenas, and administer oaths upon resolution adopted by the Council or committee, as appropriate. (b) In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to, any person, the Council by resolution may refer the matter to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, which may by order require such person to appear and give or produce testimony or books, papers, or other evidence, bearing upon the matter under investigation. Any failure to obey such order may be punished by such Court as a contempt thereof as in the case of failure to obey a subpoena issued, or to testify, in a case pending before such Court.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 789, Pub. L. 93-198, title IV, § 413.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-234. 1973 Ed., § 1-148. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-218.63 and § 2-359.07. Cross References Council investigations, penalty for obstructing, see § 1-301.43. Oaths, administration by Mayor, chairman of Council, and members of Council, see § 1-301.22. Procurement, debarment or suspension of businesses, see § 2-308.04.
DC Code § 1-204.45 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter IV - The District Charter|Part D - District Budget and Financial Management|Subpart 1 - Budget and Financial Management|§ 1-204.45. District of Columbia courts’ budget

The District of Columbia courts shall prepare and annually submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, for inclusion in the annual budget, annual estimates of the expenditures and appropriations necessary for the maintenance and operation of the District of Columbia court system. The courts shall submit as part of their budgets both a multiyear plan and a multiyear capital improvements plan and shall submit a statement presenting qualitative and quantitative descriptions of court activities and the status of efforts to comply with reports of the Comptroller General of the United States.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 800, Pub. L. 93-198, title IV, § 445; Aug. 5, 1977, 111 Stat. 753. Pub. L. 105-33, § 11243(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., Title 11, appx., § 445. 1973 Ed., Title 11, appx.
DC Code § 1-204.45a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter IV - The District Charter|Part D - District Budget and Financial Management|Subpart 1 - Budget and Financial Management|§ 1-204.45a. Water and Sewer Authority budget

(a) In general. — The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority established pursuant to Chapter 22 of Title 34 shall prepare and annually submit to the Mayor, for inclusion in the annual budget, annual estimates of the expenditures and appropriations necessary for the operation of the Authority for the year. All such estimates shall be forwarded by the Mayor to the Council for its action pursuant to §§ 1-204.46 and 1-206.03(c), without revision but subject to his recommendations. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Council may comment or make recommendations concerning such annual estimates, but shall have no authority under this chapter to revise such estimates. (b) Permitting expenditure of excess revenues for capital projects in excess of budget. — Notwithstanding the amount appropriated for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority for capital projects for a fiscal year, if the revenues of the Authority for the year exceed the estimated revenues of the Authority provided in the annual budget of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year, the Authority may obligate or expend an additional amount for capital projects during the year equal to the amount of such excess revenues.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 800, Pub. L. 93-198, title IV, § 445a; as added Aug. 6, 1996, 110 Stat. 1698, Pub. L. 104-184, § 4(a); Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 784, Pub. L. 105-033, § 11714(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1691. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-204.46 and § 1-204.96. Effective Dates Section 11714(c) of Pub. L. 105-33 provided that the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 1996. Section 11717(b) of Title XI of Pub. L. 105-33, 111 Stat. 786 provided that any reference in law or regulation to the “District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act” shall be deemed to be a reference to the “District of Columbia Home Rule Act,” which is set out in Volume 1.
DC Code § 1-204.46a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter IV - The District Charter|Part D - District Budget and Financial Management|Subpart 1 - Budget and Financial Management|§ 1-204.46a. Permitting increase in amount appropriated as local funds during a fiscal year

(a) In General. — Notwithstanding the fourth sentence of § 1-204.46, to account for an unanticipated growth of revenue collections, the amount appropriated as District of Columbia funds under budget approved by Act of Congress as provided in such section may be increased — (1) by an aggregate amount of not more than 25 percent, in the case of amounts allocated under the budget as “Other-Type Funds”; and (2) by an aggregate amount of not more than 6 percent, in the case of any other amounts allocated under the budget. (b) Conditions. — The District of Columbia may obligate and expend any increase in the amount of funds authorized under this section only in accordance with the following conditions: (1) The Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia shall certify — (A) the increase in revenue; and (B) that the use of the amounts is not anticipated to have a negative impact on the long-term financial, fiscal, or economic health of the District. (2) The amounts shall be obligated and expended in accordance with laws enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia in support of each such obligation and expenditure, consistent with any other requirements under law. (3) The amounts may not be used to fund any agencies of the District government operating under court-ordered receivership. (4) The amounts may not be obligated or expended unless the Mayor has notified the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate, the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate not fewer than 30 days in advance of the obligation or expenditure. (c) Effective Date. — This section shall apply with respect to fiscal years 2006 through 2007.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 801, Pub. L. 93-198, title IV, § 446a; as added Oct. 16, 2006, 120 Stat. 2020, Pub. L. 109-356, § 101(a).)  Editor's Notes For additional similar authority, see § 47-369.02.
DC Code § 1-204.50 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule|Subchapter IV - The District Charter|Part D - District Budget and Financial Management|Subpart 1 - Budget and Financial Management|§ 1-204.50. General and special funds

The General Fund of the District shall be composed of those District revenues which on January 2, 1975 are paid into the Treasury of the United States and credited either to the General Fund of the District or its miscellaneous receipts, but shall not include any revenues which are applied by law to any special fund existing on January 2, 1975. The Council may from time to time establish such additional special funds as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the government of the District. All money received by any agency, officer, or employee of the District in its or his official capacity shall belong to the District government and shall be paid promptly to the Mayor for deposit in the appropriate fund, except that all money received by the District of Columbia Courts shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States or the Crime Victims Fund.  (Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 803, Pub. L. 93-198, title IV, § 450; Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 753, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11243(c).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-130. 1973 Ed., § 47-130b. Editor's Notes Definitions applicable: The definitions in § 1-202 apply to this section. Enactment upon adoption of federal legislation: Section 4 of D.C. Law 11-254 provided that “§§ 47-101, 47-117, 47-130, 47-301, 47-302, 47-303, 47-304, 47-304.1, 47-305, 47-310, 47-312, 47-317.1 through 47-317.6, 47-321 through 47-325, 47-327 through 47-331, and 47-332 through 47-334 of Title 47 §§ 1-204.41, 1-204.55, 1-204.50, 1-204.42, 1-204.43, 1-204.44, 1-204.46, 1-204.53, 1-204.47, 1-204.48, 1-204.49, 1-204.24a through 1-204.24e, 47-317.06, 1-204.61 through 1-204.65, 1-204.71 through 1-204.75, 1-204.81, 1-204.85, 1-204.86 and 1-204.90, 2001 Ed. of the District of Columbia Code shall be enacted as part of Title 47 upon the adoption by Congress of legislation so enacting these sections.”