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DC Code § 1-1108.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11 - Election Campaigns; Lobbying; Conflict of Interest. [Repealed]|Subchapter I - General Provisions|Part H - Limitations on Honoraria and Royalties|§ 1-1108.01. Limitations on honoraria and royalties. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Aug. 14, 1974, Pub. L. 93-376, title VIII, § 801; as added Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-41, § 2(b), 36 DCR 5758; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-348, § 201, 52 DCR 1991; April 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 501(d), 59 DCR 1862.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-1481. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 2 and 3 of Honoraria Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-401, June 26, 2002, 49 DCR 6529). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Honoraria Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-86, May 19, 2003, 50 DCR 4323). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Honoraria Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-130, July 29, 2003, 50 DCR 6843). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Honoraria Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-413, April 21, 2004, 51 DCR 4686). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Honoraria Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-524, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 9136). For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 401(d) of Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-298, January 29, 2012, 59 DCR 683). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Honoraria Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-211, October 19, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 10467). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Honoraria Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-27, September 23, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 8350). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Honoraria Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-183, September 8, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 9225).
DC Code § 1-1162.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part A - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability|§ 1-1162.04. Meetings

(a) The Board shall hold regular monthly meetings in accordance with a schedule to be established by the Board. Additional meetings may be called as needed by the Board. (b) The Board shall provide notice of meetings and shall conduct its meetings in compliance with subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 204, 59 DCR 1862; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(d), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(d) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(d) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-1162.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part A - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability|§ 1-1162.05. Compensation

(a) Each member of the Board, excluding the Chairperson, shall receive compensation, as provided in § 1-611.08, while actually in the service of the Board, for a sum not to exceed $12,500 per annum. (b) The Chairperson of the Board shall receive compensation, as provided in § 1-611.08, while actually in the service of the Board, for a sum not to exceed $26,500 per annum.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 205, 59 DCR 1862; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 1012(b), 63 DCR 10775; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(e), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(e) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(e) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-1162.05a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part A - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability|§ 1-1162.05a. Establishment of the Office of Government Ethics

There is established within the Board an Office of Government Ethics. The Office of Government Ethics shall be headed by the Director of Government Ethics, who shall report directly to the Board.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 205a; as added Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(f), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1083(f) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1083(f) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-1162.05b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part A - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability|§ 1-1162.05b. Establishment of the Office of Open Government

There is established within the Board an Office of Open Government to promote open governance in the District. The Office of Open Government shall be headed by the Director of Open Government, who shall report directly to the Board.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 205b; as added Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(f), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1083(f) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1083(f) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-1162.05c (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part A - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability|§ 1-1162.05c. Director of Open Government

(a) The Director of Open Government shall: (1) Issue advisory opinions pursuant to § 2-579(g); (2) Provide training related to the Open Meetings Act pursuant to § 2-580; and (3) Pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules to implement the provisions of the Open Meetings Act. (b) The Office of Open Government may bring suit to enforce the Open Meetings Act pursuant to subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 2. (c)(1) If an advisory opinion regarding the Open Meetings Act is issued by the Director of Open Government pursuant to a request for an advisory opinion, the requesting employee or public official may appeal the opinion for consideration by the Board. (2) If the Director of Open Government issues an advisory opinion regarding the Open Meetings Act on his or her own initiative, any person aggrieved by the opinion may appeal the opinion for consideration by the Board. (d) The Office of Open Government may issue advisory opinions on the implementation of subchapter II of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 205c; as added Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(f), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1083(f) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1083(f) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-1162.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part A - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability|§ 1-1162.06. Professional staff

(a)(1) The Board shall select, employ, and fix the compensation for a Director of Government Ethics, a Director of Open Government, and such staff as the Board considers necessary, subject to the pay limitations of § 1-611.16. The Director of Government Ethics and the Director of Open Government shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. (2) Notwithstanding any other law, an employee assigned to: (A) The Office of Government Ethics shall be under the Director of Government Ethics' direction and control and may not be transferred to the Office of Open Government without the concurrence of the Director of Government Ethics; and (B) The Office of Open Government shall be under the Director of Open Government's direction and control and may not be transferred to the Office of Government Ethics without the concurrence of the Director of Open Government. (b) The Director of Government Ethics and the Director of Open Government shall be District residents throughout their term and failure to maintain District residency shall result in forfeiture of the position. (c) The staff of the Board shall be subject to the Code of Conduct, and the Board shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to ensure that all persons responsible for the proper administration of this subchapter maintain a position of strict impartiality and refrain from any activity that would imply support or opposition to a Board investigation.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 206, 59 DCR 1862; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(g), 65 DCR 9388.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-1161.01. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(g) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(g) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-1162.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part A - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability|§ 1-1162.07. Budget

(a) The Director of Government Ethics and the Director of Open Government, with approval by the Board, shall prepare and submit to the Mayor, for inclusion in the annual budget of the District of Columbia under part D of subchapter IV of Chapter 2 of this title [§ 1-204.41 et seq.] for the year, annual estimates of the expenditures and appropriations necessary for the operation of their respective offices 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), in addition to the Mayor’s recommendations. (b) Before Fiscal Year 2013, upon the request of any member of the Board, the Mayor shall provide the Board with suitable office space in a publicly owned or leased building for the administration and enforcement of this subchapter. Furnishings, information technology services and equipment, and supplies to this office space shall also be provided upon request.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 207, 59 DCR 1862; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3062, 64 DCR 7652; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(h), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(h) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(h) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3062 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3062 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 1-1162.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part A - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability|§ 1-1162.08. Quorum; delegation

(a) A majority of the sitting members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (b) The Board may delegate to an individual member or to the Director of Government Ethics its power to investigate or hold a hearing.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 208, 59 DCR 1862; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(i), 65 DCR 9388.)  Applicability  Section 1086(a) of D.C. D.C. Law 22-168 provided that the amendments made to this section by 1083(i)(1) of D.C. D.C. Law 22-168 shall apply as of August 30, 2018.  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(i) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(i) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Ethics Board Quorum Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-160, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10772).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Ethics Board Quorum Temporary Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Law 22-40, Jan. 17, 2018, 64 DCR 12304).
DC Code § 1-1162.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part A - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability|§ 1-1162.09. Rules

(a) The Board, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter, including rules for the administration of preliminary investigations, formal investigations, and hearings related to violations of the Code of Conduct or other provisions of this subchapter. (b)(1) The Board shall submit to the Council for its consideration proposed legislation amending §  1-1161.01(7) to establish a revised Code of Conduct, which shall be explicitly applicable to all employees and public officials serving the District of Columbia, its instrumentalities, subordinate and independent agencies, the Council of the District of Columbia, boards and commissions, and Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, but excluding the courts. (2) The Board shall issue rules to implement the provisions of a comprehensive Code of Conduct established pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 209, 59 DCR 1862; July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-122, § 2(c), 61 DCR 5688; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(j), 65 DCR 9388.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-122 rewrote the section. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(j) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(j) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of the Comprehensive Code of Conduct and BEGA Emergency Amendment Act of 2014, (D.C. Act 20-323, Apr. 28, 2014, 61 DCR 4681).
DC Code § 1-1162.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part A - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability|§ 1-1162.10. Ethics Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Ethics Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Board in accordance with this section. (b) Revenue from all fines collected under § 1-1162.21 and part E of this subchapter shall be deposited into the Fund. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used for the operations and personnel of the Office of Government Ethics. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 210, 59 DCR 1862; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(k), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(k) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(k) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-1162.10a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part A - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability|§ 1-1162.10a. Open Government Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Open Government Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Board in accordance with this section. (b) Revenue from all fines collected pursuant to § 2-579 shall be deposited in the Fund. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used for the operations and personnel of the Office of Open Government. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 210a; as added Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(l), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1083(l) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1083(l) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-1162.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part B - Director of Government Ethics|§ 1-1162.11. Powers of the Director of Government Ethics

The Director of Government Ethics, approved by the Board, shall have the power to: (1) Require any person to submit, within a reasonable period and under oath or otherwise as the Director of Government Ethics may determine, written reports and answers to questions that the Director of Government Ethics may propound relating to the administration and enforcement of this subchapter; (2) Administer oaths; (3) Require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of all documentary evidence relating to the execution of the Board’s duties; provided, that subpoenas issued under this paragraph shall be issued by the Director of Government Ethics only upon approval of a majority of the Board and served either personally or by certified or registered mail; (4) Order testimony to be taken by deposition in a proceeding or investigation before any person who is designated by the Director of Government Ethics and has the power to administer oaths and, in such instances, to compel testimony and the production of evidence in the same manner as authorized under this section; (5) Pay witnesses the same fees and mileage as are paid in like circumstances in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia; (6) Institute or conduct, on the Director of Government Ethics’ own motion, a preliminary investigation into alleged violations of the Code of Conduct or other violations of this subchapter; (7) Retain, on a temporary basis, consultants, including attorneys or others, on a pro bono basis, as necessary to administer and enforce this subchapter; and (8) Require any person to submit through an electronic format or medium a report required pursuant to this subchapter.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 211, 59 DCR 1862; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(m), 65 DCR 9388.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-1162.18. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(m) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(m) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-1162.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 11A - Ethics and Government Accountability|Subchapter II - Ethics Act|Part B - Director of Government Ethics|§ 1-1162.12. Preliminary investigations

(a) The Director of Government Ethics shall conduct a preliminary investigation of a possible violation of the Code of Conduct or of this subchapter brought to the attention of the Director of Government Ethics or the Board through the following sources: (1) The media; (2) A tip received through the hotline; or (3) Documents filed with the Board. (b) If during or after the preliminary investigation, the Director of Government Ethics has reason to believe that a violation of the Code of Conduct or of this subchapter may have occurred, the Director of Government Ethics shall present evidence of the violation to the Board. Upon presentation of evidence, the Board may authorize a formal investigation and the issuance of subpoenas if it finds reason to believe a violation has occurred. (c) A preliminary investigation may be dismissed by the Director of Government Ethics or the Board if insufficient evidence exists to support a reasonable belief that a violation has occurred. (d) The identity of an individual who is the subject of the preliminary investigation shall not be disclosed without the individual’s consent unless or until the Board has found reason to believe that the individual has committed a violation and the Board finds that disclosure would not harm the investigation.  (Apr. 27, 2012, D.C. Law 19-124, § 212, 59 DCR 1862; July 15, 2014, D.C. Law 20-122, § 2(d), 61 DCR 5688; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1083(n), 65 DCR 9388.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-1162.14. Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-122 inserted “of” following “violation” in subsection (a). Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(n) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1083(n) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d) of the Comprehensive Code of Conduct and BEGA Emergency Amendment Act of 2014, (D.C. Act 20-323, Apr. 28, 2014, 61 DCR 4681).