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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part B - Succession in Government › § 1–207.18. Continuation of District of Columbia court system

§ 1–207.18. Continuation of District of Columbia court system.
(a) The District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure shall continue as provided under the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970 subject to the provisions of part C of subchapter IV of this chapter and § 1-206.02(a)(4).
(b) The term and qualifications of any judge of any District of Columbia court, and the term and qualifications of any member of the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure appointed prior to the effective date of subchapter IV of this chapter shall not be affected by the provisions of part C of subchapter IV of this chapter. No provision of this chapter shall be construed to extend the term of any such judge or member of such Commission. Judges of the District of Columbia courts and members of the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure appointed after the effective date of subchapter IV of this chapter shall be appointed according to part C of such subchapter IV.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to amend, repeal, or diminish the duties, rights, privileges, or benefits accruing under §§ 11-1561 through 11-1571 and §§ 11-703 and 11-904, dealing with the retirement and compensation of the judges of the District of Columbia courts.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 820, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 718.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., Title 11, appx., § 718.
1973 Ed., Title 11, appx., § 718.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part B - Succession in Government › § 1–207.19. Continuation of the Board of Education

§ 1–207.19. Continuation of the Board of Education.
The term of any member elected to the District of Columbia Board of Education, and the powers and duties of the Board of Education shall not be affected by the provisions of § 1-204.95 [repealed]. No provision of such section shall be construed to extend the term of any such member or to terminate the term of any such member.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 719.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
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§ 1–207.21. Powers of the President during transitional period.
The President of the United States is hereby authorized and requested to take such action during the period following the date of the enactment of this chapter and ending on the date of the first meeting of the Council, by Executive Order or otherwise, with respect to the administration of the functions of the District government, as he deems necessary to enable the Board of Elections properly to perform its function under this chapter.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 721.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
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§ 1–207.22. Reimbursable appropriations for the District.
(a) The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to advance to the District of Columbia the sum of $750,000, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for use (1) in the paying the expenses of the Board of Education (including compensation of the members thereof), and (2) in otherwise carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The full amount expended out of the money advanced pursuant to this section shall be reimbursed to the United States, without interest, during the second fiscal year which begins after January 2, 1975, from the general fund of the District.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 722.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part C - Temporary Provisions › § 1–207.23. Interim loan authority

§ 1–207.23. Interim loan authority.
(a) The Mayor is authorized to accept loans for the District from the Treasury of the United States, and the Secretary is authorized to lend to the Mayor, such sums as the Mayor may determine are required to complete capital projects for which construction and construction services funds have been authorized or appropriated, as the case may be, by Congress prior to October 1, 1983, or the date of the enactment of the appropriation act for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, for the government of the District of Columbia, whichever is later. In addition, such loans may include funds to pay the District’s share of the cost of the adopted regional system specified in the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969.
(b) Loans advanced pursuant to this section during any six-month period shall be at a rate of interest determined by the Secretary as of the beginning of such period, which, in his judgment, would reflect the cost of money to the Treasury for borrowing at a maturity approximately equal to the period of time the loan is outstanding.
(c) Subject to the limitations contained in § 1-206.03(b), there is authorized to be appropriated to make loans under this section the sum of $155,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, the sum of $155,000,000 for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 1983, and the sum of $155,000,000 for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 1984.
(d) The authority contained in this section to make loans shall be effective for any fiscal year only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriations acts.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 723; Amended, Oct. 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 1155, Pub. L. 95-131, § 1.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-207.71.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part C - Temporary Provisions › § 1–207.24. Political participation in certain elections first held under this chapter

§ 1–207.24. Political participation in certain elections first held under this chapter.
(a) In order to provide continuity in the government of the District of Columbia during the transition from the appointed government to the elected government provided for under this chapter, no person employed by the United States or by the government of the District of Columbia shall be prohibited by reason of such employment:
(1) From being a candidate in the first primary election and general election held under this chapter for the office of Mayor or Chairman or member of the Council of the District of Columbia provided for under subchapter IV; and
(2) If such a candidate, from taking an active part in political management or political campaigns in any election referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b) Such candidacy shall be deemed to have commenced on the day such person obtains from the Board of Elections an official nominating petition with his name stamped thereon, and shall terminate:
(1) In the case of such candidate who ceases to be eligible as a nominee for the office with respect to which such petition was obtained by reason of his inability or failure to qualify as a bona fide nominee prior to the expiration of the final date for filing such petition under the election laws of the District of Columbia, on the day following such expiration date;
(2) In the case of such candidate who is elected to any such office with respect to which such nominating petition was obtained, on the day such candidate takes office following the election held with respect thereto;
(3) In the case of such candidate who is defeated in a primary election held to nominate candidates for the office with respect to which such nominating petition was obtained, on the expiration of the thirty-day period following the date of such primary election; and
(4) In the case of such candidate who fails to be elected in a general election to any such office with respect to which such nominating petition was obtained, on the expiration of the thirty-day period following the date of such election.
(c) The provisions of this section shall terminate as of January 2, 1975.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 724; as added April 17, 1974, 88 Stat. 85, Pub. L. 93-268, § 3.)
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§ 1–207.31. Services between United States government and District government. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 822, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 731; Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068, Pub. L. 97-258, § 5(b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 1-1131, 1-1131.1.
1973 Ed., § 1-826.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-204.22, § 1-207.34, § 1-207.39, and § 1-628.01.
Cross References
District of Columbia administration, personnel management, reciprocal agreements for use of equipment, materials, facilities, and services, see § 1-628.01.
Editor's Notes
This section is set out above to correct an error appearing in the bound volume.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part D - Miscellaneous › § 1–207.32. Personal interest in contracts or transactions

§ 1–207.32. Personal interest in contracts or transactions.
Any officer or employee of the District who is convicted of a violation of § 208 of Title 18, United States Code , shall forfeit his office or position.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 822, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 732.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1133.
1973 Ed., § 1-828.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part D - Miscellaneous › § 1–207.33. Compensation from more than one source

§ 1–207.33. Compensation from more than one source.
(a) Except as provided in this chapter, no person shall be ineligible to serve or to receive compensation as a member of the Board of Elections because he occupies another office or position or because he receives compensation (including retirement compensation) from another source.
(b) The right to another office or position or to compensation from another source otherwise secured to such a person under the laws of the United States shall not be abridged by the fact of his service or receipt of compensation as a member of such Board, if such service does not interfere with the discharge of his duties in such other office or position.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 822, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 733; Aug. 14, 1974, 88 Stat. 458, Pub. L. 93-376, title III, § 306(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1305.
1973 Ed., § 1-1104a.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-636.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part D - Miscellaneous › § 1–207.34. Assistance of the United States Civil Service Commission in development of District merit system

§ 1–207.34. Assistance of the United States Civil Service Commission in development of District merit system.
The United States Civil Service Commission is hereby authorized to advise and assist the Mayor and the Council in the further development of the merit system or systems required by § 1-204.22(3) and the said Commission is authorized to enter into agreements with the District government to make available its registers of eligibles as a recruiting source to fill District positions as needed. The costs of any specific services furnished by the Civil Service Commission may be compensated for under the provisions of § 1-207.31.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 823, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 734.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-515.
1973 Ed., § 1-322.
References in Text
“§ 1-1131 (§ 1-207.31, 2001 Ed.)”, referred to at the end of the last sentence of this section, was repealed by § 5(b) of the Act of September 13, 1982, Pub. L. 97-258.
Present provisions similar to repealed § 1-207.31 are codified at 31 U.S.C.§ 1537.
Editor's Notes
Definitions applicable: The definitions contained in § 1-201.03 apply to this section.
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§ 1–207.35. Revenue sharing restrictions amendment [Omitted]
Editor's Notes
The text of § 1-207.35 is omitted because the corresponding text of section 735 of Public Law 93-198 amended another law.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part D - Miscellaneous › § 1–207.36. Independent audit. [Repealed]

§ 1–207.36. Independent audit. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 822, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 736; Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068, Pub. L. 97-258, § 5(b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-118.1.
Editor's Notes
This section is set out above to correct an error appearing in the bound volume.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part D - Miscellaneous › § 1–207.37. Adjustments

§ 1–207.37. Adjustments.
(a) Subject to 31 U.S.C. § 1537, the Mayor, with the approval of the Council, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, is authorized and empowered to enter into an agreement or agreements concerning the manner and method by which amounts owed by the District to the United States, or by the United States to the District, shall be ascertained and paid.
(b) The United States shall reimburse the District for necessary expenses incurred by the District in connection with assemblages, marches, and other demonstrations in the District which relate primarily to the federal government. The manner and method of ascertaining and paying the amounts needed to so reimburse the District shall be determined by agreement entered into in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Each officer and employee of the District required to do so by the Council shall provide a bond with such surety and in such amount as the Council may require. The premiums for all such bonds shall be paid out of appropriations for the District.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 824, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 737; Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 116, 47 DCR 520.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., §§ 1-302, 1-1132.
1973 Ed., §§ 1-213c, 1-827.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-91, in subsec. (a), substituted “ 31 U.S.C. § 1537” for “§ 1-1131.1”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part D - Miscellaneous › § 1–207.41. Holding Office in the District. [Repealed]

§ 1–207.41. Holding Office in the District. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 831, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 741; Apr. 17, 1974, 88 Stat. 87, Pub. L. 93-268, § 4(c).)
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§ 1–207.42. Open meetings.
(a) All meetings (including hearings) of any department, agency, board, or commission of the District government, including meetings of the Council of the District of Columbia, at which official action of any kind is taken shall be open to the public. No resolution, rule, act, regulation, or other official action shall be effective unless taken, made, or enacted at such meeting.
(b) A written transcript or a transcription shall be kept for all such meetings and shall be made available to the public during normal business hours of the District government. Copies of such written transcripts or copies of such transcriptions shall be available, upon request, to the public at reasonable cost.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 831, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 742.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1504.
1973 Ed., § 1-1503a.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-129.04, § 1-204.34, § 1-301.49, § 1-309.11, § 2-579, § 3-1102, § 3-1353, § 4-752.03, § 4-1371.08, § 7-2271.04, § 8-671.11, § 8-1774.04, § 10-1202.05, § 16-1056, § 16-4205, § 16-4207, § 34-2202.04, § 44-951.05, and § 47-391.08.
Cross References
Advisory neighborhood commission security fund, requests for reimbursement from fund, consideration in public meetings, see § 1-309.14.
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, open meeting requirement, see § 1-309.11.
Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure, authority to make rules and regulations for commission’s operations, application of certain selected provisions of Administrative Procedure Act, see § 11-1525.
Convention center authority board of directors, open meeting requirement, see § 10-1202.05.
Convention center board of directors, open meeting requirement, see § 10-1211.
Fees for reproduction of transcripts and other records, authority to establish and collect, see § 1-301.49.
Financial responsibility and management assistance authority, open meeting requirement, see § 47-391.08.
Fire protection study commission, open meeting requirement, see § 3-1102.
Health and hospitals public benefit corporation board of directors, open meeting requirement, see § 44-1102.04.
Merit system, office of employee appeals, vote or decision on appeal to be made in public hearing, see § 1-606.10.
Sports and entertainment commission, open meeting requirement, see § 3-1404.
Water and sewer authority board of directors, open meeting requirement, see § 34-2202.04.
Editor's Notes
Definitions applicable: The definitions contained in § 1-201.03 apply to this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part D - Miscellaneous › § 1–207.43. Termination of the District’s Authority to Borrow from the Treasury. [Omitted]

§ 1–207.43. Termination of the District’s Authority to Borrow from the Treasury. [Omitted]
Editor's Notes
The text of § 1-207.43 is omitted because the corresponding text of section 743 of Public Law 93-198 amended another law.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part E - Amendments to the District of Columbia Election Act Amendments › § 1–207.51. Amendments [Omitted]

§ 1–207.51. Amendments [Omitted]
Editor's Notes
The text of § 1-207.51 is omitted because the corresponding text of section 751 of Public Law 93-198 amended another law.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part E - Amendments to the District of Columbia Election Act Amendments › § 1–207.52. District Council authority over elections

§ 1–207.52. District Council authority over elections.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or of any other law, the Council shall have authority to enact any act or resolution with respect to matters involving or relating to elections in the District.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 836, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 752.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-1307.
1973 Ed., § 1-1105a.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-207.17, § 1-207.61, and § 1-636.02.
Cross References
District of Columbia administration, self-government, supersession of inconsistent laws, see § 1-207.61.
Editor's Notes
Definitions applicable: The definitions contained in § 1-201.03 apply to this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part F - Rules of Construction › § 1–207.61. Construction

§ 1–207.61. Construction.
(a) To the extent that any provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other laws, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail and shall be deemed to supersede the provisions of such laws.
(b) No law or regulation which is in force on January 2, 1975, shall be deemed amended or repealed by this chapter except to the extent specifically provided herein or to the extent that such law or regulation is inconsistent with this chapter, but any such law or regulation may be amended or repealed by act or resolution as authorized in this chapter, or by Act of Congress, except that, notwithstanding the provisions of § 1-207.52, such authority to repeal shall not be construed as authorizing the Council to repeal or otherwise alter, by amendment or otherwise, any provision of subchapter III of Chapter 73 of Title 5, United States Code [5 U.S.C. § 7321 et seq.], in whole or in part.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 820, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, §§ 717(b), 761; Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 3205(kk), 25 DCR 5740; Aug. 1, 1979, D.C. Law 3-14, § 2(d), 25 DCR 10565.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-208.
1973 Ed., § 1-128.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-636.02.
Cross References
Merit system, effective date provisions, see § 1-636.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Home Rule › Subchapter VII - Referendum; Succession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Act; Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates › Part F - Rules of Construction › § 1–207.62. Severability

§ 1–207.62. Severability.
If any particular provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person of circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of this chapter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 762; as added Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1975, Pub. L. 98-473, § 131(l).)
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§ 1–207.71. Effective dates.
(a) Subchapters I and V, and parts A and G, and § 1-207.22 of subchapter VII shall take effect on December 24, 1973.
(b) Sections 1-207.12, 1-207.13, 1-207.14, and 1-207.15 of subchapter VII, and section 1-204.01(b) of subchapter IV, and subchapter II shall take effect July 1, 1974, except that any provision thereof which in effect transfer authority to appoint any citizen member of the National Capital Planning Commission of the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency shall take effect January 2, 1975.
(c) Subchapter III and IV, except § 1-204.01(b) of subchapter IV, shall take effect January 2, 1975, if subchapter IV is accepted by a majority of the registered qualified electors in the District of Columbia voting on the charter issue in the charter referendum.
(d) Subchapter VI and parts D and F and §§ 1-207.11, 1-207.16, 1-207.17, 1-207.18, 1-207.19, 1-207.21, and 1-207.23 of subchapter VII shall take effect only if and upon the date that subchapter IV becomes effective.
(e) Part E of subchapter VII shall take effect on the date on which subchapter IV is accepted by a majority of the registered qualified electors in the District of Columbia voting on the charter issue in the charter referendum.
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 836, Pub. L. 93-198, title VII, § 771.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part A - General › § 1–301.02. Appointment of contracting officers; powers; approval of contracts over $3,000; void contracts; liquidated damage contracts. [Repealed]

§ 1–301.02. Appointment of contracting officers; powers; approval of contracts over $3,000; void contracts; liquidated damage contracts. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Dec. 20, 1944, 58 Stat. 821, ch. 611, § 2; Aug. 16, 1949, 63 Stat. 607, ch. 438; April 12, 1997, D.C. Law 11-259, § 404, 44 DCR 1423.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-339.
1973 Ed., § 1-245.
Mayor's Orders
Amendment of Mayor’s Order 90-178, Delegation of Contracting Authority; Delegation of Personnel Authority; and Establishment of Position of Administrator in the Commission on Mental Health Services: See Mayor’s Order 96-172, December 9, 1996 ( 43 DCR 6973).
Amendment of Mayor’s Order 96-172, Establishing Position of Administrator in the Commission on Mental Health Services; Appointment of Interim Administrator; Duties of Administrator: See Mayor’s Order 97-6, January 9, 1997 ( 44 DCR 357).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part A - General › § 1–301.04. Settlement for real estate acquired by purchase or condemnation

§ 1–301.04. Settlement for real estate acquired by purchase or condemnation.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia may, in his discretion and when he deems such action to be in the public interest, effect settlement with owners of real estate authorized to be acquired by purchase or condemnation for District of Columbia purposes, through such title company or companies in the District of Columbia as may be designated by the Mayor, and to pay from appropriations available for the acquisition of such real estate reasonable fees to cover the cost of the services rendered by such title company or companies.
(Dec. 20, 1944, 58 Stat. 822, ch. 611, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-342.
1973 Ed., § 1-248.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part A - General › § 1–301.05. Power conferred by §§ 1-301.01 to 1-301.04 as additional

§ 1–301.05. Power conferred by §§ 1-301.01 to 1-301.04 as additional.
The power and authorities conferred by §§ 1-301.01 to 1-301.04 are to be construed as in addition to and not by way of limitation of the powers now vested by law in the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
(Dec. 20, 1944, 58 Stat. 822, ch. 611, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-343.
1973 Ed., § 1-249.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part B - Subpoenas, Administration of Oaths, and Documents Concerning Police Officers and Firefighters › § 1–301.22. Administration of oaths

§ 1–301.22. Administration of oaths.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, and the members of the Council of the District of Columbia may administer oaths as part of their official responsibilities. No fee shall be collected for the administration of such oaths, and the power to administer such oaths shall not be utilized for personal purposes.
(May 19, 1982, D.C. Law 4-108, § 2, 29 DCR 1413.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-338.1.
Cross References
Council’s authority, power to investigate, issue subpoenas, and administer oaths, see § 1-204.13.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part C - The Council › § 1–301.41. Definitions

§ 1–301.41. Definitions.
(a) “Council” shall mean the Council of the District of Columbia.
(b) “Legislative duties” shall include the responsibilities of each member of the Council in the exercise of such member’s functions as a legislative representative, including but not limited to: Everything said, written or done during legislative sessions, meetings, or investigations of the Council or any committee of the Council, and everything said, written, or done in the process of drafting and publishing legislation and legislative reports.
(c) “Threatening letter or communication” shall mean any letter or communication which reasonably indicates an earnest intention or determination to inflict injury upon someone or something of value.
(June 8, 1976, D.C. Law 1-65, § 2, 22 DCR 7150.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-222.
1973 Ed., § 1-141a.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part C - The Council › § 1–301.42. Legislative immunity

§ 1–301.42. Legislative immunity.
For any speech or debate made in the course of their legislative duties, the members of the Council shall not be questioned in any other place.
(June 8, 1976, D.C. Law 1-65, § 3, 22 DCR 7151.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-223.
1973 Ed., § 1-141b.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part C - The Council › § 1–301.43. Obstruction of Council proceedings and investigations; penalty

§ 1–301.43. Obstruction of Council proceedings and investigations; penalty.
Whoever, corruptly or by threat or force, or by any threatening letter or communication, endeavors to influence, intimidate, or impede any witness in any proceeding pending before the Council, or in connection with any inquiry or investigation being had by the Council, or any committee of the Council, or any joint committee of the Council; or whoever injures any party or witness in his person or property on account of his attending or having attended such proceeding, inquiry, or investigation, or on account of his testifying or having testified to any matter pending therein; or whoever willfully removes from any place, conceals, destroys, mutilates, alters, or by other means falsifies any documentary material which is the subject of a subpoena lawfully issued by the Council, or any committee of the Council; or whoever, corruptly, or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication, influences, obstructs, or impedes or endeavors to influence, obstruct, or impede the due and proper administration of the law under which such proceeding is being had before the Council, or the due and proper exercise of the power of inquiry under which such inquiry or investigation is being had by the Council, or any committee of the Council, or any joint committee of the Council; shall be fined not more than $2,000 or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.
(June 8, 1976, D.C. Law 1-65, § 4, 22 DCR 7151.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-224.
1973 Ed., § 1-141c.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part C - The Council › § 1–301.44. Independence established and recognized

§ 1–301.44. Independence established and recognized.
(a) The Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) administratively establishes itself, as authorized in subchapter IV of Chapter 2 of this title, as an independent and coordinate branch of the District of Columbia government.
(b) The Council recognizes the principle of separation of powers in the structure of the District of Columbia government.
(c) The Council shall, following receipt of the report of the study committee established by § 3, adopt such acts and resolutions to implement the organizational and administrative independence of the Council.
(July 24, 1982, D.C. Law 4-127, § 2, 29 DCR 2396.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-227.1.
References in Text
“Section 3”, referred to in subsection (c) of this section, is § 3 of D.C. Law 4-127.
Editor's Notes
Study committee established: Section 3 of D.C. Law 4-127 provided for the establishment of a 5-member study committee to study the organizational and administrative independence of the Council as a coordinate branch of the District of Columbia government. Section 4 of D.C. Law 4-127 outlined the responsibilities of the study committee.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part C - The Council › § 1–301.44a. Independence of legislative branch information technology

§ 1–301.44a. Independence of legislative branch information technology.
(a) No person, including an employee or contractor of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, or individual employed by or acting on behalf of an official of the Executive branch of the District of Columbia government, shall monitor, access, review, intercept, obtain, use, or disclose to any person or entity a record or electronic communication of a legislative branch agency without the prior express written consent of the Chairman of the Council or the District of Columbia Auditor for their electronic communications.
(b) For the purposes of this section and § 1-301.44b the term:
(1) “Electronic communication” means any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, voice, or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photoelectronic, or photooptical system, including electronic mail, telecommunications, and wireless or wired network communications.
(2) “Legislative branch agency” means the Council of the District of Columbia and the District of Columbia Auditor.
(c) Persons violating this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both; provided, that this section shall not apply to the contents of any communication that has been disclosed publicly by the legislative branch agency.
(July 24, 1982, D.C. Law 4-127, § 2a; as added Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 1101, 57 DCR 181; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 6, 59 DCR 6190.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 made a technical correction to D.C. Law 18-11 which did not affect this section as codified.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1101 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1101 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
Short Title
Short title: Section 1100 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle K of title I of the act may be cited as the “Independence of Legislative Branch Information Technology and Personnel Authority Amendment Act of 2009”.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Rulemaking Authority for DC One Card Fees, see Mayor’s Order 2011-119, July 14, 2011 ( 58 DCR 6112).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part C - The Council › § 1–301.44b. Legislative branch information technology acquisition

§ 1–301.44b. Legislative branch information technology acquisition.
(a) A legislative branch agency may invest in, acquire, use, and manage, independent of the Executive branch, information technology and telecommunications systems and resources, including hardware, software, and contract services.
(b) A legislative branch agency may, independent of the Executive branch, establish, acquire, maintain, and manage electronic mail messaging systems and services, internet access services, and information technology security systems and services.
(July 24, 1982, D.C. Law 4-127, § 2b; as added Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 1101, 57 DCR 181; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 6, 59 DCR 6190.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-301.44a.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 made a technical correction to D.C. Law 18-11 which did not affect this section as codified.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1101 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1101 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part C - The Council › § 1–301.44c. Disclosure of information to the Council; District of Columbia Auditor; Ombudsperson for Children; conditions on disclosure

§ 1–301.44c. Disclosure of information to the Council; District of Columbia Auditor; Ombudsperson for Children; conditions on disclosure.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no document or information that the following persons or entities have requested for the purpose of performing their official duties shall be withheld by a subordinate or independent agency, instrumentality, board, or commission, or by an official or employee thereof, based upon a statutory or regulatory provision restricting or prohibiting disclosure to the general public:
(1) The Council;
(2) A Council committee;
(3) A member of the Council acting in an official capacity;
(4) The District of Columbia Auditor;
(5) An employee of the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor; or
(6) The Ombudsperson for Children or an employee of the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children.
(b) Documents or information obtained under subsection (a) of this section shall remain subject to the underlying statutory restrictions and shall not be disclosed to the public or any third party unless permitted by that statute.
(c) Documents or information shall not be disclosed to the Council under subsection (a) of this section if:
(1) A District statute expressly prohibits disclosure of the information to the Council; or
(2) A federal law or regulation requires that the information be withheld from disclosure to the Council in such a manner that it leaves no discretion on the issue.
(d) Disclosure of documents or information under subsection (a) of this section shall not constitute a waiver of any privilege or exemption that otherwise could lawfully be asserted by the District of Columbia to prevent disclosure to the general public or in a judicial or administrative proceeding.
(July 24, 1982, D.C, Law 4-127, § 2a (renumbered); as added Mar. 11, 2010, D.C. Law 18-119, § 2, 57 DCR 906; renumbered as § 2c, Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 7, 59 DCR 6190; Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-270, § 205, 68 DCR 001510.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 redesignated D.C. Law 4-127, § 2a as D.C. Law 4-127, § 2c.
Applicability
Section 7208 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 23-270 has been implemented.
Section 7208 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 23-270 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-270: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 provided that the change made to this section by § 205 of D.C. Law 23-270 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority › Subchapter I - Additional Governmental Powers and Responsibilities › Part C - The Council › § 1–301.45. Construction of terms set forth in acts and resolutions

§ 1–301.45. Construction of terms set forth in acts and resolutions.
For the purposes of any act or resolution of the Council of the District of Columbia, unless specifically provided otherwise:
(1) Words importing the singular include and apply to several persons, parties, or things.
(2) Words importing the plural include the singular.
(3) With regard to resolutions, words importing 1 gender include and apply to the other gender as well.
(4) Words used in the present tense include the future as well as the present.
(5) The words “person” and “whoever” include corporations, companies, associations, firms, partnerships, societies, and joint stock companies, as well as individuals.
(6) “Officer” includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office.
(7) “Signature” or “subscription” includes a mark when the person making it intended that mark as such.
(8) “Oath” includes affirmation, and “sworn” includes affirmed.
(9) “Writing” includes printing and typewriting and reproductions of visual symbols by photographing, multigraphing, mimeographing, manifolding, or otherwise.
(10) The words “include” and “including” mean “includes, but not limited to” and “including, but not limited to”.
(11) Words such as “stepparent,” “stepmother,” “stepfather,” “stepchild,” “stepsister,” and “stepbrother” are used to indicate a category of a family step-relationship created when an individual who is a parent of a child:
(A) Marries an individual who is not a parent of that child; or
(B) Becomes a domestic partner of an individual who is not a parent of that child by registering the domestic partnership pursuant to § 32-702.
(Sept. 23, 1975, D.C. Law 1-17, § 2, 22 DCR 1990; June 4, 1982, D.C. Law 4-111, § 2(b), 29 DCR 1684; Apr. 7, 2006, D.C. Law 16-91, § 105, 52 DCR 10637; Sept. 12, 2008, D.C. Law 17-231, § 2, 55 DCR 6758.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-230.
1973 Ed., § 1-146a.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 9-1115.03.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-91 added par. (10).
D.C. Law 17-231 added par. (11).
Cross References
General rules of construction, see § 45-601 et seq.
Woodrow Wilson Bridge and Tunnel Compact, see § 9-1115.03.