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DC Code § 2-1411.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit B - Office of Human Rights|§ 2-1411.01. Establishment of the Office of Human Rights

(a) Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b), there is hereby established, in the Executive Branch of the government of the District of Columbia, an Office of Human Rights under the supervision of a Director, who shall carry out the functions and authorities assigned to the Office. The Office of Human Rights (“Office”) is established as a separate agency as of October 1, 1999. (b) The Director shall have full authority over the Office and all functions and personnel assigned thereto, including the power to redelegate to other employees and officials of the Office such powers and authority as in the judgment of the Director are warranted in the interests of efficiency and sound administration. (c)(1) The Director shall have a demonstrated professional background in human rights law. (2)(A) For the purposes of this subsection, the term “human rights law” means District or federal laws related to discrimination by reason of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, and place of residence or business. (B) For the purposes of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the terms “age”, “marital status”, “personal appearance”, “sexual orientation”, “gender identity or expression”, “familial status”, “family responsibilities”, “matriculation”, “political affiliation”, “genetic information”, “disability”, “source of income”, and “intrafamily offense” shall have the same meanings as provided in § 2-1401.02.  (Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 202, 46 DCR 6373; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-266, § 2, 62 DCR 1540.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1401.02 and § 2-1431.01. Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-266 added (c). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of subchapter IV, consisting of §§ 1-2571 to 1-2576 1981 Ed., see §§ 202 to 207 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320). Short Title Section 201 of D.C. Law 13-38 provided: “This subtitle may be cited as the ‘Office of Human Rights Establishment Act of 1999’.”
DC Code § 2-1411.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit B - Office of Human Rights|§ 2-1411.02. Purpose

The purpose of the Office is to secure an end to unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and educational institutions for any reason other than that of individual merit. The Office shall seek to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (as defined in § 2-1401.02(12A)), familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, physical disability, source of income, place of residence or business, and status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking.  (Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 203, 46 DCR 6373; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 12, 53 DCR 6198; June 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-177, § 5, 55 DCR 3696; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-281, § 3, 66 DCR 1601.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-305 substituted “disability” for “handicap”. D.C. Law 17-177 substituted “sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (as defined in § 2-1401.02(12A))” for “sexual orientation”. Applicability  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-281: § 7167 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 22-281. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-281 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-281: § 4 of D.C. Law 22-281 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 22-281 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) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-281, see § 7167 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 22-281, see § 7167 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).  For temporary (90-day) addition of subchapter IV, see notes following § 2-1411.01.
DC Code § 2-1411.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit B - Office of Human Rights|§ 2-1411.04. Transfers

All positions, personnel, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available to the Department of Human Rights and Local Business Development for the human rights functions set out in Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1989, effective November 1, 1989, are hereby transferred to the Office.  (Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 205, 46 DCR 6373.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of subchapter IV, see notes following § 2-1411.01.
DC Code § 2-1411.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit B - Office of Human Rights|§ 2-1411.05. Organization

(a) There are hereby established the following 5 primary organizational functions in the Office: (1) The Office of the Director, which sets overall policy and performance targets for the Office, supervises and evaluates staff, administers the budget, and promotes conciliation after a determination of probable cause has been reached. (2) Education and Research, which studies patterns of discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and educational institutions, and educates District residents, employers, community groups, and other concerned parties about the Human Rights Act and federal anti-discrimination laws in order to prevent unlawful discrimination. (3) Intake, which counsels prospective complainants on the Office’s functions and statutory responsibilities, evaluates the complainants’ allegation of unlawful discrimination, and completes the forms and procedures necessary for the filing of a complaint; (4) Mediation, which trains and oversees the activities of mediators who assist the parties to a complaint in trying to reach a voluntary settlement; and (5) Investigations, which solicits and evaluates evidence provided by the complainant and respondent to prepare a written determination about whether there is probable cause to believe that the respondent has violated the Human Rights Act. (b) The Director, in the performance of his or her duties and functions, is authorized to restructure the organizational components of the Office as he or she deems necessary to improve the quality of services.  (Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 206, 46 DCR 6373.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of subchapter IV, see notes following § 2-1411.01.
DC Code § 2-1411.05b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit B - Office of Human Rights|§ 2-1411.05b. Racial equity training

(a) The Office, in coordination with the Department of Human Resources and the Office of Racial Equity, shall provide, on an on-going basis, racial equity training for all District government employees and members of the District's boards and commissions. The training shall include: (1) Racial equity workshops for District employees at the management level; (2) A training series for District employees that equips personnel to better identify and address issues of racial equity; and (3) Online and in-person racial equity and inclusion courses that focus on the meaning of diversity, the benefits of a diverse workforce, and barriers that prevent a racially inclusive workforce environment. (b) For the purposes of this section, the term "racial equity" means the elimination of racial disparities such that race no longer predicts opportunities, outcomes, or the distribution of resources for residents of the District, particularly for persons of color and Black residents.  (Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 206b; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-181, § 201, 67 DCR 14390.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of, see § 201 of Racial Equity Achieves Results (REACH) Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-44, Mar. 24, 2021, 68 DCR 003448).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 201 of Racial Equity Achieves Results (REACH) Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-521, Dec. 7, 2020, 67 DCR 14433).
DC Code § 2-1411.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit B - Office of Human Rights|§ 2-1411.06. Abolishment of the Department of Human Rights and Local Business Development

Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b), the Council hereby abolishes the Department of Human Rights and Local Business Development, established under Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1989, effective November 1, 1989. The Department of Human Rights and Local Business Development is abolished as of October 1, 1999.  (Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 207, 46 DCR 6373.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of subchapter IV, see notes following § 2-1411.01.
DC Code § 2-1431.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit C - Disability Rights Protection|§ 2-1431.02. District of Columbia ADA Compliance Program

(a) All agencies shall: (1) Appoint an agency ADA Coordinator in accordance with 28 C.F.R. Part 35; (2) Complete an annual ADA self-evaluation to determine the status of ADA compliance; (3) Prepare an annual ADA implementation plan stating action to be taken to provide qualified persons with disabilities in the District with full and complete access to services, activities, and facilities; (4) Establish and publish uniform grievance procedures in accordance with 28 C.F.R. § 35.107 for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action that would be prohibited under the ADA; (5) Submit the annual ADA self-evaluation and annual ADA implementation plan for approval to the Office of Disability Rights on an annual schedule established by the Office of Disability Rights; and (6) Submit an annual self-evaluation and implementation plan to ODDHH describing how the agency shall ensure that all programs and public information are accessible to the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing communities, including an evaluation of the agency's coordination with ODDHH to provide interpreter services. (b) The Mayor shall: (1) Establish an ADA Compliance Program that shall include compliance and monitoring procedures for the implementation of the ADA at all agencies; (2) Establish and implement an annual Olmstead Compliance Plan, as developed under § 2-1431.04(8); (3) Establish and implement a plan to enhance existing programs or to create new programs to ensure that all services provided by agencies are accessible to the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing communities; and (4) Establish and implement a plan to address particular areas of concern identified by ODDHH.  (Mar. 8, 2007, D.C. Law 16-239, § 3, 54 DCR 404; Dec. 8, 2020, D.C. Law 23-152, § 2(b), 67 DCR 12254.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1431.01. Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-152: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-152 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 23-152 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. Mayor's Orders Establishment—The District of Columbia Commission on Persons with Disabilities, see Mayor’s Order 2008-38, March 13, 2008 ( 55 DCR 5305). Designation of the Office of Disability Rights as the EEO Counselor for Employees with Disabilities, see Mayor’s Order 2008-64, April 17, 2008 ( 55 DCR 5519). Designation of the Office of Disability Rights to coordinate the Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Program in the District of Columbia and Assignment of Related Responsibilities to Other District Government Agencies, see Mayor’s Order 2008-69, April 25, 2008 ( 55 DCR 6916).
DC Code § 2-1431.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit C - Disability Rights Protection|§ 2-1431.03. Establishment of the Office of Disability Rights

(a) There is established an Office of Disability Rights. (b) The purpose of the Office is to advance the civil rights of people with disabilities by coordinating the District’s ADA Compliance Program and by ensuring and overseeing District-wide compliance with the ADA and related disability-rights laws. (c)(1) The Office shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the Mayor with § 1-523.01(a). (2) The Director shall serve as the Chief Administrative Officer, and may organize personnel, re-delegate authority, develop programs, and take any other action consistent with appropriations and other applicable law. Annual compensation for the Director shall be fixed in accordance with subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-610.51 et seq.]. (3) If the position of Director is vacant or about to be vacant, the Mayor may receive input on the selection of the Director from the Mayor’s Committee on Persons with Disabilities and shall endeavor to hire a qualified individual with a disability. (d) In addition to a Director, the Office shall at a minimum have the following full-time staff: (1) In fiscal year 2007, 3 full-time staff to include a Deputy Director, a communications specialist, and an administrative assistant; (2) In fiscal year 2008 and thereafter, the Director may, pursuant to subsection (c) of this section and subject to appropriations, increase the number of staff members and organize the Office as the Director may determine is necessary and appropriate to carry out the Office’s mission. (e) The Director shall endeavor to hire qualified individuals with disabilities.  (Mar. 8, 2007, D.C. Law 16-239, § 4, 54 DCR 404.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1431.01.
DC Code § 2-1431.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit C - Disability Rights Protection|§ 2-1431.05. Plans and reports to be made available to the public

(a) Agencies shall make all ADA plans and reports required under this unit available on their websites and shall provide copies to the public upon request. (b) The Office of Disability Rights and the Office for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing shall make all plans and reports required under this unit available on its website and shall provide copies to the public upon request.  (Mar. 8, 2007, D.C. Law 16-239, § 6, 54 DCR 404; Dec. 8, 2020, D.C. Law 23-152, § 2(d), 67 DCR 12254.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-152: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-152 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(d) of D.C. Law 23-152 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 § 2-1431.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit C - Disability Rights Protection|§ 2-1431.06. Transfer of functions from the Mayor’s Committee on Persons with Disabilities

(a) As of October 1, 2008, the Mayor shall transfer to the Office all functions and records of the Mayor’s Committee on Persons with Disabilities. (b) The Mayor’s Committee on Persons with Disabilities shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Office and shall be actively involved in the development of the ADA Compliance Program and the Olmstead Compliance Program.  (Mar. 8, 2007, D.C. Law 16-239, § 7, 54 DCR 404.)
DC Code § 2-1431.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit C - Disability Rights Protection|§ 2-1431.07. Transfer of functions from Office of Risk Management

All functions, personnel, records, and property assigned to the Office of Risk Management under section IV(B)(1) of Mayor’s Order 2006-58, issued May 23, 2006 (53 DCR 5314 ), shall be transferred to the Office of Disability Rights. This section shall apply 30 days after the date of the appointment of the Director of the Office.  (Mar. 8, 2007, D.C. Law 16-239, § 8, 54 DCR 404.)
DC Code § 2-1431.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit C - Disability Rights Protection|§ 2-1431.08. Rulemaking and interagency agreements

(a) The Mayor shall promulgate rules as necessary to implement the provisions of this unit. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 30-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules by resolution within this 30-day period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. (b) No later than 3 months after March 8, 2007, the Mayor shall issue rules which shall assign specified functions to agencies under Titles I, II, III, and IV of the ADA and shall establish a process for regular interagency meetings of the agencies with assigned specified functions. The rules shall, at a minimum, address the functions specified in section IV-B of Mayor’s Order 2006-58, issued on May 23, 2006. (c) All agencies assigned specific functions under the rules described in subsection (b) of this section shall enter into a Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") or a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Office of Disability Rights and with the Office for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing. Each MOA or MOU shall describe operational and communication procedures for interaction with the Office and with ODDHH.  (Mar. 8, 2007, D.C. Law 16-239, § 9, 54 DCR 404; Dec. 8, 2020, D.C. Law 23-152, § 2(e), 67 DCR 12254.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-152: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-152 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(e) of D.C. Law 23-152 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. References in Text Title I, II, III, and IV of ADA is classified as 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
DC Code § 2-1502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy|§ 2-1502. Purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter to: (1) Promote and support programs for children and youth in existing agencies of the District of Columbia government; (2) Reorganize the current pattern of programs and services for children and youth offered through the Office of Youth Advocacy; (3) Ensure that an effective mechanism exists to facilitate youth employment; (4) Provide a review and evaluation mechanism for existing services and programs for children and youth; and (5) Promote and support programs for Hispanic youth in D.C. agencies.  (Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 3, 23 DCR 9532b.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2602. 1973 Ed., § 6-2002. Editor's Notes Grants for youth oriented programs: D.C. Law 10-195 authorized the Youth Initiatives Office to make grants to community based organizations for youth oriented programs and for other purposes in order to address the crisis affecting District of Columbia youth.
DC Code § 2-1503.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy|§ 2-1503.01. Neighborhood Planning Councils — Established; elections; tenure

(a) There shall be 2 neighborhood planning councils in each election ward established pursuant to § 1-1011.01. The Mayor, by rulemaking, shall draw boundaries for neighborhood planning councils, after each decennial census, so that they are approximately equal in population. (b)(1) Regular elections for the neighborhood planning councils shall be held in even numbered years on a date set by the Mayor by rulemaking. (2) Any neighborhood planning council member holding office immediately prior to June 19, 1992, may continue to hold office until a successor is elected and qualifies for office pursuant to this subchapter.  (Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 4a; as added Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-194, § 2(b), 39 DCR 9010.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2603.1. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1501. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2(b) of District of Columbia Youth Services Act of 1976 Temporary Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-151, September 15, 1992, law notification 39 DCR 7281).
DC Code § 2-1504 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy|§ 2-1504. Office of Youth Advocacy established; functions; appointment of Director; personnel

(a) There is hereby established in the executive branch an Office of Youth Advocacy which shall perform a planning, review and evaluation function for all programs operated by the District of Columbia government impacting on children and youth, including employment, health, counseling recreation, and training. (b) The Director of the Office of Youth Advocacy shall be appointed by the Mayor. The Director may hold no other public office. (c) The following positions and their associated funding are hereby authorized to be transferred from the Office of Youth Opportunity Services to the Office of Youth Advocacy: One special assistant to the Mayor GS-16 (Subject to the prior approval of the Civil Service Commission pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 5108.) One program analyst officer GS-13 One education specialist GS-12 One research assistant GS-11 One program director GS-11 Two field technical assistants GS-9 One computer program analyst GS-11 Two program analysts GS-9 One secretary GS-7 Consistent with this subchapter and other District laws, the Director may hire employees, assign work, and delegate the duties, exercise the powers, and carry out the functions of the Office. All positions and personnel so transferred shall continue to be governed by personnel legislation enacted by Congress, and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, until such time as the District government personnel system is established in accordance with § 1-204.22(3). Such positions and personnel may be reclassified, realigned, or found in excess and separated from the service in accordance with this subchapter or an administrative order of the Director.  (Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 5, 23 DCR 9532b; Apr. 28, 1978, D.C. Law 2-75, § 2, 24 DCR 7498.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2604. 1973 Ed., § 6-2004. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1501 and § 2-1505.