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DC Code § 2-1706 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17 - Public Records Management|§ 2-1706. Maintenance of public records

(a)(1) Any record created or received by the District in the course of official business is the property of the District and, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, shall not be destroyed, sold, transferred, or disposed of in any manner. (2)(A) A record may be destroyed, sold, transferred, or disposed of as prescribed by law, by records retention schedules, or by other authorization approved by the Committee; provided, that an authorization approved by the Committee shall not be effective until 45 days after its publication in the District of Columbia Register. (B) Any records retention schedule or procedure which is in effect on September 5, 1985, shall remain in effect until it is amended or repealed pursuant to this chapter. (a-1) No electronic mail shall be deleted or destroyed until new rules and regulations for the retention of electronic mail are submitted to and approved by the Council pursuant to § 2-1702(e). Such rules and regulations shall be submitted within 60 days of June 13, 2008. (b) It shall be the responsibility of each agency to develop: (1) Records containing adequate documentation of its organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, and essential transactions; and (2) A continuing program for the economical and efficient management of its records in compliance with the instructions and directives issued by the Administrator with respect to the organization, retention, disposal, storage, photographing, and microphotographing of its records. (c) An employee at each agency shall be designated as the records management officer of the agency, who shall develop and carry out the records management program of the agency and provide liaison with the Administrator. (d) Any inactive public record of the District which is deemed to have continuing historical or other significance shall be transferred to the District of Columbia Archives to be properly preserved, arranged, described, and made available for reference purposes.  (Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 7, 32 DCR 3590; Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 131, 47 DCR 520; June 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-175, § 2(c), 55 DCR 5387.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2906. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1701. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-91, in par. (2) of subsec. (b), deleted “pursuant to § 1-2902(d) 1981 Ed ,” preceding “with respect to”. D.C. Law 17-175, in subsec. (a)(2)(A), inserted “; provided, that an authorization approved by the Committee shall not be effective until 45 days after its publication in the District of Columbia Register”; and added subsec. (a-1).
DC Code § 2-1707 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17 - Public Records Management|§ 2-1707. Confidentiality safeguarded

(a) Any public record made confidential by law shall be so treated. (b) No provision of this chapter shall be construed to authorize or require the opening of any records ordered to be sealed by a court.  (Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 8, 32 DCR 3590.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2907.
DC Code § 2-1708 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17 - Public Records Management|§ 2-1708. Copies, printouts, and photographs of public records

Whenever a person has the right to inspect any public record subject to the requirements of this chapter, the person shall be furnished a copy, printout, or photograph of the record for a reasonable fee.  (Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 9, 32 DCR 3590.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2908.
DC Code § 2-1709 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17 - Public Records Management|§ 2-1709. Disposition of public records at end of official’s term

(a) On or before the expiration of the term of office of an elected or appointed official, all public records, books, writings, and letters in the custody of the official shall be promptly transmitted or relinquished to the official’s successor or, if there is none, to the Administrator. (b) Any official who maliciously destroys, defaces, or removes any public record, as defined by this chapter, shall be subject to the penalties established in section 14.  (Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 10, 32 DCR 3590.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2909. References in Text “Section 14”, referred to at the end of subsection (b), is § 14 of D.C. Law 6-19.
DC Code § 2-1710 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17 - Public Records Management|§ 2-1710. Right of examination of public records

(a) The Administrator shall from time to time review the condition of public records, and shall give advice and assistance to officials in the solution of problems of preserving, cataloging, filing, and making readily available for governmental and public use the records in their custody. (b) Upon request by the Administrator, each custodian shall prepare an inclusive inventory of all public records in his or her custody.  (Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 11, 32 DCR 3590.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2910.
DC Code § 2-1711 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17 - Public Records Management|§ 2-1711. Annual report

(a) The Office shall submit an annual report covering the preceding fiscal year to the Mayor by January 1st. (b) A copy of the annual report shall be sent to each member of the Council and placed in each branch of the public library.  (Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 12, 32 DCR 3590.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2911.
DC Code § 2-1712 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17 - Public Records Management|§ 2-1712. Funding

All projected expenditures required for the administration of this chapter shall be included as a part of the annual budget submitted for the operation of the Office of the Secretary.  (Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 13, 32 DCR 3590.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2912.
DC Code § 2-1713 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17 - Public Records Management|§ 2-1713. Civil enforcement

The Corporation Counsel is authorized to initiate a civil action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or any court of competent jurisdiction to protect the interests of the District of Columbia in any public record.  (Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 15, 32 DCR 3590.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2913.
DC Code § 2-1715 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17 - Public Records Management|§ 2-1715. Establishment of the District Historical Records Advisory Board. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 16a; as added Mar. 28, 2019, D.C. Law 22-271, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1446; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7170, 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 22-271: § 4 of D.C. Law 22-271 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 22-271 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 2-1716 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17 - Public Records Management|§ 2-1716. Duties of the DHRAB; Public Records and Archives Action Plan. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 16b; as added Mar. 28, 2019, D.C. Law 22-271, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1446; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7170, 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 22-271: § 4 of D.C. Law 22-271 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 22-271 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 2-1717 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17 - Public Records Management|§ 2-1717. DHRAB membership; organization; administration. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 16c; as added Mar. 28, 2019, D.C. Law 22-271, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1446; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7170, 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 22-271: § 4 of D.C. Law 22-271 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 22-271 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 2-1731 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17A - Improving Efficiencies in Data Collection, Information Sharing, and Information Resources Management|§ 2-1731. Data Sharing and Paperwork Reduction Council. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-264, § 2, 66 DCR 1388; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7169, 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 22-264: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-264 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 2-1732 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17A - Improving Efficiencies in Data Collection, Information Sharing, and Information Resources Management|§ 2-1732. Duties of the DSPRC. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-264, § 3, 66 DCR 1388; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7169, 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 22-264: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 22-264 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 2-1733 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17A - Improving Efficiencies in Data Collection, Information Sharing, and Information Resources Management|§ 2-1733. Report. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-264, § 4, 66 DCR 1388; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7169, 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 22-264: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 22-264 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 2-1734 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 17A - Improving Efficiencies in Data Collection, Information Sharing, and Information Resources Management|§ 2-1734. Applicability. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-264, § 5, 66 DCR 1388; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 7169, 68 DCR 008602.)
DC Code § 2-1831.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings|§ 2-1831.01. Administrative hearings deadlines

 *NOTE: This section includes amendments by emergency legislation that will expire on November 30, 2021. To view the text of the temporary legislation that created this section, click this link: Temporary Version.*  Notwithstanding any provision of District law, but subject to applicable federal laws and regulations, the time period to request an administrative hearing for an appeal of a determination of benefits eligibility for unemployment compensation pursuant to § 51-111(b) shall be tolled.  (Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 4, 48 DCR 11442; June 9, 2018, D.C. Law 22-112, § 2(a), 65 DCR 4600; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1072(a), 65 DCR 9388; July 25, 2021, D.C. Act 24-167, § 2, 68 DCR 009485.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1801.03, § 4-754.41, § 7-2341.18, § 7-2341.24, § 36-304.01, § 47-877, § 50-307, § 50-309.02, § 50-312, and § 50-329.03. Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 22-112: § 7147 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 22-112. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-112 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 22-112: § 4 of D.C. Law 22-112 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(a) of D.C. Law 22-112 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Office of Administrative Hearings Unemployment Appeals Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-167, July 25, 2021, 68 DCR 009485).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-112, see § 7147 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-112, see § 7147 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1072(a) 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 § 1072(a) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 2-1831.03a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings|§ 2-1831.03a. Housing code violation hearings. [Not Funded]

Not Funded.  (Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 6a; as added Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-287, § 2, 66 DCR 1650.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 22-287: § 8 of D.C. Law 22-287 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-287 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 2-1831.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings|§ 2-1831.06. Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges of the Office of Administrative Hearings

(a) There is established the Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges of the Office of Administrative Hearings. COST's mission shall be to ensure the recruitment and retention of a well-qualified, efficient, and effective corps of Administrative Law Judges in the Office. (b) COST shall have final authority to appoint, reappoint, discipline, and remove Administrative Law Judges. (c) No Administrative Law Judge shall be appointed to an initial term without the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting members of COST; provided, that COST shall appoint to an initial term as an Administrative Law Judge any hearing examiner employed by an agency to which this chapter becomes applicable if that person timely seeks the appointment and is eligible for the appointment pursuant to § 2-1831.08(e). (d) COST members shall have protection from liability as provided in § 2-415(b-1).  (Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 9, 48 DCR 11442; Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-217, § 3(b), 51 DCR 9126; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1072(d), 65 DCR 9388.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-415. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-217 added (d). Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1072(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 § 1072(d) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).  For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges Non-Liability Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-389, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3387). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges Non-Liability Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-444, June 23, 2004, 51 DCR 6556). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of the Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges Non-Liability Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-169, June 19, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 7334).
DC Code § 2-1831.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings|§ 2-1831.12. Chief Operating Officer and other personnel

(a) There shall be a Chief Operating Officer of the Office. The Chief Operating Officer shall be responsible for the administration of the Office subject to the supervision of the Chief Administrative Law Judge. (b) The Chief Operating Officer shall be appointed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge to the Management Supervisory Service, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Chief Administrative Law Judge pursuant to § 1-609.54. In making the appointment, the Chief Administrative Law Judge shall consider experience in administrative hearing procedures and operations. The Chief Operating Officer need not be an attorney and may not concurrently hold an appointment as an Administrative Law Judge appointed under the authority of § 2-1831.08(b). (c) If at the time of application the Chief Operating Officer claimed a hiring preference as a bona fide resident of the District of the Columbia, the Chief Operating Officer shall agree to maintain bona fide District residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of hire, pursuant to § 1-609.57. (d) The Office shall have a Clerk and may have deputy clerks who shall perform such duties as may be assigned to them. The Clerk and deputy clerks may be authorized to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and perform other appropriate duties. (e) With the approval of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, the Chief Operating Officer may appoint and fix the salary of any attorney and non-attorney personnel appointed pursuant to the authority of this chapter, other than Administrative Law Judges. Law clerks and attorneys employed by the office in a capacity other than as an Administrative Law Judge shall be appointed to the Legal Service or Senior Executive Attorney Service. (f) The Chief Operating Officer shall not have supervisory authority over any person appointed as an Administrative Law Judge.  (Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 15, 48 DCR 11442; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1022(e), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1022(e) 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 § 1022(e) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 2-1831.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings|§ 2-1831.14. Representation of parties in adjudicated cases before the Office

(a) An individual may represent himself or herself before the Office. (b) An individual or other party may be represented before the Office by an attorney authorized to practice law in the District of Columbia, or may be assisted by others in such a manner and under such circumstances as are permitted by law, or as may be permitted under the rules of the Office. (c) A corporation, partnership, limited partnership, or other private legal entity may be represented before the Office by a duly authorized officer, director, general partner, or employee. (d) An agency may be represented before the Office by the Attorney General, an attorney assigned to the agency, or by a duly authorized agency employee when consistent with applicable law and rules. (e) The Office shall promulgate rules regulating attorneys practicing before the Office.  (Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 17, 48 DCR 11442; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1022(g), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1022(g) 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 § 1022(g) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 2-1831.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings|§ 2-1831.15. Conflicts of regulations

Unless a federal law or regulation or District of Columbia statute requires that a particular federal or District of Columbia procedure be observed, this chapter and the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with other authority with regard to any issue involving or relating to procedures of the Office.  (Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 18, 48 DCR 11442.)
DC Code § 2-1831.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings|§ 2-1831.17. Advisory Committee

(a) There is established an Advisory Committee to the Office of Administrative Hearings. (b) The Advisory Committee shall consist of the following 8 persons: (1) The Mayor or his or her designee; (2) The Chairman of the Council or his or her designee; (3) The Attorney General or his or her designee; (4) Two agency heads appointed by the Mayor, or their designees, from agencies with cases coming before the Office of Administrative Hearings; (5) Two members of the District of Columbia Bar, appointed by the Mayor, neither of whom shall be employed by the District of Columbia government; and (6) A member of the public, appointed by the Mayor, who is not a member of the District of Columbia Bar. (c) The Mayor shall chair the Advisory Committee, or may designate an Advisory Committee Chair from among its members. (d) A member of the Advisory Committee may not receive compensation for service on the Advisory Committee, but is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with applicable law and regulations. (e) The Advisory Committee shall: (1) Advise the Chief Administrative Law Judge in carrying out his or her duties; (2) Identify issues of importance to Administrative Law Judges and agencies that should be addressed by the Office; (3) Review issues and problems relating to administrative adjudication; (4) Review and comment upon the policies and regulations proposed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge; and (5) Make recommendations for statutory and regulatory changes that are consistent with advancing the purposes of this chapter. (f) The Advisory Committee shall meet at a regular time and place to be determined by the committee. (g) The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall confer with the Advisory Committee at its meetings and shall provide such information as the Advisory Committee lawfully may request.  (Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 20, 48 DCR 11442; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1022(h), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1022(h) 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 § 1022(h) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).