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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 2–1301. Intent of Council

§ 2–1301. Intent of Council.
It is the intent of the Council of the District of Columbia that the District government shall ensure that a full range of health, education, employment, and social services shall be available to the Latino community in the District of Columbia. The planning and monitoring of programs undertaken by the Office on Latino Affairs and the Commission in partnership with members of the Latino community, families, community leaders, private agencies, and the District of Columbia government shall serve as an impetus to making the Latino community an integral part of the District of Columbia community.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title I, § 101, 23 DCR 2543.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2301.
1973 Ed., § 6-1901.
Editor's Notes
Office of Spanish Affairs abolished: The Office of Spanish Affairs was abolished by the Act of September 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, which Act established the Office on Latino Affairs.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter II - Definitions › § 2–1302. Definitions

§ 2–1302. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Office” means the Office on Latino Affairs created by § 2-1311.
(2) “Director” means the Executive Director of the Office on Latino Affairs.
(3) “Commission” means the Commission on Latino Community Development created by § 2-1321.
(4) “Latino” or “Latino community” shall mean the people of Spanish origin who are residents of the District of Columbia.
(5) “Services to the Latino community” means those services designed to provide assistance, including but not limited to, nutritional programs, transportation services, health and financial assistance, employment and housing programs, recreational opportunities, information, referral, and counseling services.
(6) “Council” means the Council of the District of Columbia.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title II, § 201, 23 DCR 2543.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2302.
1973 Ed., § 6-1902.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter III - Office on Latino Affairs › § 2–1311. Established

§ 2–1311. Established.
There is established an Office on Latino Affairs. The Office shall provide within the District of Columbia government a single administrative unit, responsible to the Mayor, to administer such programs as shall be delegated to it by the Mayor, the Council, and the Commission, to promote the welfare of the Latino community.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title III, § 301, 23 DCR 2543; Oct. 17, 1981, D.C. Law 4-42, § 9(c)(1), 28 DCR 3425.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2311.
1973 Ed., § 6-1911.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-603.01 and § 2-1302.
Cross References
Administration, merit system, “subordinate agency” defined to include Office of Latino Affairs, see § 1-603.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter III - Office on Latino Affairs › § 2–1312. Appointment of Executive Director; compensation; staff

§ 2–1312. Appointment of Executive Director; compensation; staff.
The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Mayor from a list of 3 or more names submitted to him or her by the Commission. The Director shall devote his or her full time to the duties of the Office. The salary of the Director shall be fixed in accordance with subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1. He or she shall have such staff as is approved in the District of Columbia budget and federal or private grants, plus any temporary staff approved by the Office of Budget and Resource Development.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title III, § 302, 23 DCR 2543; Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 3205(u), 25 DCR 5740; Apr. 5, 2005, D.C. Law 15-274, § 2, 52 DCR 827.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2312.
1973 Ed., § 6-1912.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-636.02.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-274, in the first sentence, substituted “a director” for “an Executive Director”; and rewrote the third sentence which had read as follows: “His or her annual compensation shall be fixed in accordance with Chapter 51 of Title 5, United States Code (relating to the classification of government employees and related matters), but shall be not lower than a GS 15, step 1 or equivalent compensation pursuant to the provisions of subchapter XI of Chapter 6 of Title 1.”
Cross References
Effective date of this section, see § 1-636.02.
References in Text
“GS 15, step 1,” referred to in the third sentence of this section, is contained in the General Schedule set out under § 5332 of Title 5, United States Code.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter III - Office on Latino Affairs › § 2–1314. Spanish Program Coordinators. [Repealed]

§ 2–1314. Spanish Program Coordinators. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title III, § 304, 23 DCR 2543; June 19, 2004, D.C. Law 15-167, § 8(a), 51 DCR 4688.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2314.
1973 Ed., § 6-1914.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter IV - Commission on Latino Community Development › § 2–1321. Established

§ 2–1321. Established.
There is hereby established a Commission on Latino Community Development to advise the Mayor, the Director of the Office on Latino Affairs, the Council, and the public concerning the views and needs of the Latino community in the District of Columbia.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title IV, § 401, 23 DCR 2543; Oct. 17, 1981, D.C. Law 4-42, § 9(c)(2), 28 DCR 3425.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2321.
1973 Ed., § 6-1921.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1302.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter IV - Commission on Latino Community Development › § 2–1322. Composition

§ 2–1322. Composition.
The Commission shall consist of 15 public (voting) members appointed by the Mayor. There shall also be the following ex-officio nonvoting members: The Directors of the Department of Human Services, Department of Housing and Community Development, Department of Recreation, Department of Transportation, Department of Manpower, the librarian of the District of Columbia Public Library, the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, and the Director of the Department of Licenses, Investigation and Inspections.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title IV, § 402, 23 DCR 2543; June 12, 1999, D.C. Law 12-285, § 4(j), 46 DCR 1355.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2322.
1973 Ed., § 6-1922.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 4(j) of the Confirmation Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-25, March 15, 1999, 46 DCR 2971).
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(j) of the Confirmation Act Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-92, June 4, 1999, 46 DCR 5330).
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the Department of Transportation were transferred to the Department of Public Works by Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1983, effective March 1, 1984.
The functions of the Department of Licenses, Investigations, and Inspections were transferred to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, by Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1983, effective March 31, 1983.
References in Text
Pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2000-20, the agency formerly known as the “Department of Recreation and Parks” shall be known as the “Department of Parks and Recreation.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter IV - Commission on Latino Community Development › § 2–1323. Qualifications for membership

§ 2–1323. Qualifications for membership.
Members shall be appointed with due consideration for representation from established public, nonprofit, and voluntary community organizations and agencies concerned with the Latino community and members of the general public who have given evidence of particular dedication to, and knowledge of, the needs of the Latino community. The membership of the Commission shall have at least 2 resident aliens.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title IV, § 403, 23 DCR 2543.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2323.
1973 Ed., § 6-1923.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter IV - Commission on Latino Community Development › § 2–1324. Term of office

§ 2–1324. Term of office.
Members of the Commission shall serve terms of 3 years except that, of the initial membership, 5 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, 5 for a term of 2 years, and 5 for 1 year. Members may be reappointed but may serve no more than 2 consecutive terms. A member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title IV, § 404, 23 DCR 2543; Mar. 16, 1982, D.C. Law 4-88, § 5(a), 29 DCR 458; Sept. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-171, § 2, 35 DCR 5754.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2324.
1973 Ed., § 6-1924.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter IV - Commission on Latino Community Development › § 2–1325. Appointments to vacancies

§ 2–1325. Appointments to vacancies.
When a vacancy develops on the Commission, the Mayor shall appoint a successor, with the advice and consent of the Council, to complete the unexpired term.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title IV, § 405, 23 DCR 2543; Mar. 16, 1982, D.C. Law 4-88, § 5(b), 29 DCR 458.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2325.
1973 Ed., § 6-1925.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter IV - Commission on Latino Community Development › § 2–1326. Rules of procedure

§ 2–1326. Rules of procedure.
The Commission shall develop its own rules of procedure, except they shall provide the Commission shall meet at least every other month. The meetings shall be held in those areas of the District of Columbia with the largest concentration of Latino residents. All meetings shall be open to the public. A quorum to transact business shall consist of a majority plus 1 of the voting members.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title IV, § 406, 23 DCR 2543.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2326.
1973 Ed., § 6-1926.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter IV - Commission on Latino Community Development › § 2–1327. Election of Chairperson

§ 2–1327. Election of Chairperson.
The Commission shall elect its own Chairperson.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title IV, § 407, 23 DCR 2543.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2327.
1973 Ed., § 6-1927.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter IV - Commission on Latino Community Development › § 2–1328. Compensation

§ 2–1328. Compensation.
All members shall serve without compensation, but expenses incurred by the Commission as a whole, or by its individual members, when duly authorized by the Chairperson, will become an obligation against appropriated District of Columbia and federal funds designated for that purpose.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title IV, § 408, 23 DCR 2543.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2328.
1973 Ed., § 6-1928.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter IV - Commission on Latino Community Development › § 2–1329. Staff assistance

§ 2–1329. Staff assistance.
The Commission shall have 1 paid staff person. In addition, the Director of the Office on Latino Affairs shall provide information and technical assistance as required under § 2-1313.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title IV, § 409, 23 DCR 2543.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2329.
1973 Ed., § 6-1929.
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) repeal of section, see § 809 of the Multiyear Budget Spending Reduction and Support Temporary Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 10-253, Mar. 23, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1652).
For temporary repeal of § 809 of D.C. Law 10-253, see § 813 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
Section 813 of D.C. Law 11-52 repealed § 809 of D.C. Law 10-253.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter IV - Commission on Latino Community Development › § 2–1330. Functions

§ 2–1330. Functions.
(a) The Commission shall:
(1) Serve as an advocate for Latino persons in the District of Columbia;
(2) Review and submit to the Mayor, the Council, the Office on Latino Affairs, and the community an annual report including analysis of the needs of the Latino community in the District of Columbia;
(3) Cooperate with other agencies (federal, state, private) concerned with activities pertaining to the Latino community;
(4) Develop a list of at least 3 persons the Commission recommends for the position of Director of the Office on Latino Affairs and submit that list to the Mayor;
(5) Conduct or participate in public hearings and other forums to determine views of the Latino community and other members of the public on matters affecting the health, safety, and welfare of the Latino community in the District of Columbia;
(6) Bring to the attention of the Mayor and the Office on Latino Affairs cases of neglect, abuse, and incidents of bias against the Latino community in the administration of the laws of the District of Columbia;
(7) Review and comment on proposed District and federal legislation, regulations, policies, and programs and make policy recommendations on issues affecting the health, safety, and welfare of the Latino community; and
(8) Develop policy and provide continuing review of the planning undertaken by the Office.
(b) The Commission is authorized to make any reasonable request for information necessary to aid the Commission in the discharge of its responsibilities.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title IV, § 410, 23 DCR 2543; Apr. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 1-126, title I, § 101, 24 DCR 2372.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2330.
1973 Ed., § 6-1930.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › Subchapter V - Authorization › § 2–1341. Appropriation

§ 2–1341. Appropriation.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the general operating budget of the District of Columbia the sum of $200,000 to carry out the purpose of this chapter. This sum does not include monies spent on existing programs for the Latino community.
(Sept. 29, 1976, D.C. Law 1-86, title V, § 501, 23 DCR 2543.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2341.
1973 Ed., § 6-1941.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › § 2–1342. Spanish translations of District publications relating to health, safety and welfare. [Repealed]

§ 2–1342. Spanish translations of District publications relating to health, safety and welfare. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 26, 1977, D.C. Law 2-31, § 2, 24 DCR 3724; June 19, 2004, D.C. Law 15-167, § 8(b), 51 DCR 4688.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2342.
1973 Ed., § 6-1942.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 2-31, see Mayor’s Order 86-67, May 2, 1986.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › § 2–1343. Spanish translations of agreements or contracts with District. [Repealed]

§ 2–1343. Spanish translations of agreements or contracts with District. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 26, 1977, D.C. Law 2-31, § 3, 24 DCR 3724; June 19, 2004, D.C. Law 15-167, § 8(b), 51 DCR 4688.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2343.
1973 Ed., § 6-1943.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › § 2–1344. Record of translations. [Repealed]

§ 2–1344. Record of translations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 26, 1977, D.C. Law 2-31, § 4, 24 DCR 3724; June 19, 2004, D.C. Law 15-167, § 8(b), 51 DCR 4688.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2344.
1973 Ed., § 6-1944.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › § 2–1345. Regulations to implement translation program. [Repealed]

§ 2–1345. Regulations to implement translation program. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 26, 1977, D.C. Law 2-31, § 5, 24 DCR 3724; June 19, 2004, D.C. Law 15-167, § 8(b), 51 DCR 4688.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2345.
1973 Ed., § 6-1945.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13 - Latino Community › § 2–1346. Appropriation for translation program. [Repealed]

§ 2–1346. Appropriation for translation program. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 26, 1977, D.C. Law 2-31, § 6, 24 DCR 3724; June 19, 2004, D.C. Law 15-167, § 8(b), 51 DCR 4688.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2346.
1973 Ed., § 6-1946.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13A - Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs › § 2–1371. Findings

§ 2–1371. Findings.
The Council finds that:
(1) On September 26, 1995, pursuant to Mayor’s Order 95-119, the District of Columbia Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (“Commission”) was established to advise the Mayor and advocate for the interests of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
(2) The Commission has worked to:
(A) Improve the delivery of human services;
(B) Increase the number of Asians and Pacific Islanders serving on District of Columbia boards and commissions and working for the District of Columbia government;
(C) Promote positive relations between Asian and Pacific Islanders and other ethnic groups;
(D) Encourage and support economic development and the historical preservation of Chinatown; and
(E) Provide assistance and support to Asian small businesses.
(3) Since 1986, these communities have grown to include more than 17,000 Asians and Pacific Islanders.
(4) The growth of these communities gives rise to the need for a statutorily established office and commission to:
(A) Advise and assist the District of Columbia government in the development of governmental programs and initiatives to respond to the developing needs of these communities;
(B) Advocate for the needs of these communities;
(C) Serve as an official liaison between the District of Columbia government and these communities; and
(D) Ensure that the residents of these communities have access to necessary public services and facilities.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 302, 48 DCR 6981.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 302 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13A - Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs › § 2–1372. Definitions

§ 2–1372. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Asian” or “Pacific Islander” means a person whose ancestry is of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage and who resides in the District of Columbia.
(2) “Commission” means the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development established by § 2-1374.
(3) “Director” means the Executive Director of the Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs.
(4) “Office” means the Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs established by § 2-1373.
(5) “Services to the Asian and Pacific Islander Communities” means those services designed to provide assistance, including educational programs, health, financial and business assistance, employment and housing programs, public safety, recreational opportunities, community information, transportation services, and referral and counseling services.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 303, 48 DCR 6981.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 303 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13A - Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs › § 2–1375. Translations of District publications relating to health, safety and welfare in Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean

§ 2–1375. Translations of District publications relating to health, safety and welfare in Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.
(a) The Mayor shall make available to persons whose primary language of communication is Chinese, Vietnamese, or Korean, a text version translated into these languages of any District of Columbia government published application, informational brochure or pamphlet which is essential to obtain services relating to the health, safety, and welfare of Asian or Pacific Islander residents of the District of Columbia. The Mayor shall by regulation designate, in consultation with the Commission, not later than 60 days after October 3, 2001, the applications, brochures, and pamphlets which shall be translated.
(b) The Mayor shall maintain a statistical record of the distribution and use of the materials that are distributed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
(c) The Mayor may issue regulations to implement subsection (a) of this section in accordance with the provisions of subchapter I of Chapter 5 of this title.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 306, 48 DCR 6981.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 306 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13A - Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs › § 2–1376. Transition provisions

§ 2–1376. Transition provisions.
(a) The Commission shall commence operations, and the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs established pursuant to Mayor’s Order 95-119 shall be abolished, on April 17, 2008. The members of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs established pursuant to Mayor’s Order 95-119 shall hold over as members of the Commission until new members are appointed pursuant to § 2-1374.
(b) All records and functions of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs established pursuant to Mayor’s Order 95-119 shall be transferred to the Commission on April 17, 2008.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 307, 48 DCR 6981; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 312(b), 56 DCR 1117.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-353 rewrote the section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 307 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13B - Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Affairs › § 2–1381. Definitions

§ 2–1381. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee to the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs.
(1A) “Fund” means the LGBTQ Homeless Youth Training Grant Fund established in § 2-1384.
(2) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning” or “LGBTQ” means individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender or are questioning or exploring their sexuality or sexual identity, or are concerned about applying a social label to themselves related to their sexuality or sexual identity and who are residents of the District of Columbia.
(2A) "LGBTQ Community Business" means a for-profit business that:
(A) Is authorized to do business in the District;
(B) Either maintains at least one physical facility in the District that is regularly open to the public or is a publication that dedicates a majority of its coverage to news and issues in the District;
(C) Is either majority-owned or primarily managed by LGBTQ individuals; and
(D) Holds itself out to the public as catering to LGBTQ customers or communities, including through advertising or regular events; except, that a business that declines to advertise widely its practice of catering to LGBTQ customers or communities to protect the privacy and safety of its clientele, but can demonstrate that it willingly cultivates LGBTQ individuals as customers through other means, such as word of mouth, may satisfy this criterion.
(3) “Office” means the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs established in § 2-1382.
(Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-89, § 2, 53 DCR 1084; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 122(a), 53 DCR 6794; May 3, 2014, D.C. Law 20-100, § 3(a), 61 DCR 1873; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 1022(a), 62 DCR 10905; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 1142(a), 68 DCR 010163.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-191, in subsec. (1), validated a previously made technical correction.
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-100 added (1A).
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 21-36 substituted “Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs” for “Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Affairs” in (1) and (3); and rewrote (2).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1142(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1022(a) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13B - Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Affairs › § 2–1382. Establishment of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs; Advisory Committee

§ 2–1382. Establishment of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs; Advisory Committee.
(a) There is established within the Executive Office of the Mayor, the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs (“Office”). The Office shall administer such programs as shall be delegated to it by the Mayor and the Council to promote the welfare of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community.
(b) The Mayor shall establish an Advisory Committee, consisting of not more than 25 public members, whose members shall be representative of the diversity of people and ideas within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community. The Advisory Committee shall include, at a minimum, representation from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community organizations representing health, social service, religious, and human rights issues and its members shall be representative of the diversity in the community with regard to socioeconomic status, religion, race, ethnicity, gender identification, age, and families. The Advisory Committee shall advise the Director and the Mayor on issues relating to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community and on issues relating to the mission of the Office.
(Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-89, § 3, 53 DCR 1084; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 1022(b), 62 DCR 10905.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1381.
Effect of Amendments
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 21-36 substituted “Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs” for “Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Affairs” throughout the section; and substituted “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community” for “gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community” throughout the section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1022(b) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13B - Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Affairs › § 2–1384. LGBTQ Homeless Youth Training Grant Fund

§ 2–1384. LGBTQ Homeless Youth Training Grant Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the LGBTQ Homeless Youth Training Grant Fund (“Fund”) which shall be administered by the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(b) The Fund shall consist of the revenue from the following sources:
(1) Appropriated funds; and
(2) Funds transferred to the Department of Human Services from other District agencies for the purpose of providing services to homeless LGBTQ youth.
(c) The Fund shall be used for the following purposes:
(1) The Fund shall be continually available to the Office for the purpose of providing grants to fund trainings on cultural competency for providing services to LGBTQ homeless youth for providers throughout the District. Each grant shall be a 2-year grant.
(2) The Office shall establish criteria for eligibility to receive a grant; provided, that the cultural competency training conducted through this grant:
(A) Is conducted by community organizations based in the District with demonstrated ability and expertise in this field;
(B) Follows best practices in this field regarding content and delivery;
(C) Includes best practices for data collection pertaining to LGBTQ homeless youth;
(D) Includes evidence-based family acceptance interventions that shall be youth and family driven, culturally diverse, and tailored to meet the different needs of families from different cultural backgrounds and religions;
(E) Includes suicide awareness and prevention training; and
(F) Is subject to a biannual evaluation.
(d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund, and any interest earned, shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.
(2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated into the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.
(Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-89, § 4a; as added May 3, 2014, D.C. Law 20-100, § 3(c), 61 DCR 1873; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 1022(d), 62 DCR 10905.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-100 added this section.
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 21-36 substituted “Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs” for “Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Affairs” in (a).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1022(d) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13B - Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Affairs › § 2–1385. Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs Fund

§ 2–1385. Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Office in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(b) All fees collected pursuant to § 50-1501.02n(b)(1) shall be deposited into the Fund.
(c) Money in the Fund shall be used by the Office to support programs that promote the welfare of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community.
(d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund but not expended in a fiscal year shall not revert to the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.
(2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.
(e) The Mayor shall report annually to the Council on the revenues and activities of the Fund.
(Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-89, § 4b; as added Aug. 24, 2023, D.C. Law 25-45, § 2, 70 DCR 9697.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13C - Office and Commission on African Affairs › § 2–1391. Establishment of the Office on African Affairs

§ 2–1391. Establishment of the Office on African Affairs.
There is established an Office on African Affairs (“Office”). The Office shall ensure that a full range of health, education, employment, and social services are available to the African communities in the District, monitor service delivery to those communities, and make recommendations to the Mayor to promote the welfare of those communities.
(June 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-111, § 2, 53 DCR 2532.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13C - Office and Commission on African Affairs › § 2–1392. Appointment of the Executive Director; staff; functions

§ 2–1392. Appointment of the Executive Director; staff; functions.
(a) The Office shall be headed by an Executive Director (“Director”) who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. The Director shall be a full-time position, for which annual compensation shall be fixed in accordance with subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1.
(b) The Office shall have staff as approved by appropriations and federal or private grants.
(c) The Director shall:
(1) Serve as an advocate for African communities in the District;
(2) Assist community organizations in developing and submitting grant applications;
(3) Provide information and technical assistance on programs and services to the African communities to the Mayor, the Council, other District agencies and departments, and the community;
(4) Respond to recommendations and policy statements from the Commission on African Affairs (“Commission”);
(5) File an annual report on the operations of the Office with the Mayor and the Council;
(6) Identify areas for service improvement and bring these areas to the attention of the Mayor and the Commission, with recommendations for meeting these needs, including conducting or funding research and demonstration projects to test the recommendations;
(7) Ensure the necessary control, evaluation, audit, and reporting on programs funded through the Office;
(8) Accept volunteer services and funds from the public and private sectors to supplement the budget of the Office in carrying out its planning duties and responsibilities;
(9) Apply for, receive, and expend gifts or grants of money to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Office; and
(10) Issue grants to organizations that provide services to African residents of the District in furtherance of the mission of the Office or the purposes of this chapter; provided, that grants shall be administered pursuant to the requirements set forth in part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1 [§ 1-328.11 et seq.].
(June 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-111, § 3, 53 DCR 2532; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 1064, 60 DCR 12472.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 added (10) and made related changes.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1064 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1064 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311).
Short Title
Section 1061 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle G of Title I of the act may be cited as the “Community Affairs Grant-Making Authority Authorization Amendment Act of 2013”.
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13C - Office and Commission on African Affairs › § 2–1393. Establishment of the Commission on African Affairs

§ 2–1393. Establishment of the Commission on African Affairs.
There is established a Commission on African Affairs (“Commission”) to advise the Mayor, the Council, the Director of the Office on African Affairs, and the public on the views and needs of the African communities in the District.
(June 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-111, § 4, 53 DCR 2532.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-523.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13C - Office and Commission on African Affairs › § 2–1394. Commission organization; members; meetings

§ 2–1394. Commission organization; members; meetings.
(a) The Commission shall consist of 15 public voting members appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council. Members shall be appointed with due consideration for representation from established public, nonprofit, and volunteer community organizations concerned with the African communities, and members of the public who have shown dedication to and knowledge of the needs of the African communities.
(b) Voting members shall serve terms of 3 years; except, that of the initial members, 5 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, 5 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and 5 shall be appointed for a term of one year. Members may be reappointed, but may serve no more than 2 consecutive full terms. Terms for the initial Commission members shall begin on the date a majority of the members are sworn in, which shall become the anniversary date for all subsequent appointments. When a vacancy develops on the Commission, the Mayor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council, a successor to fill the unexpired portion of the term.
(c) There shall be 11 ex-officio nonvoting members, including the following Directors or their designees:
(1) Department of Employment Services;
(2) Department of Human Services;
(3) Department of Health;
(4) Department of Housing and Community Development;
(5) Department of Public Works;
(6) Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs;
(7) Emergency Management Agency;
(8) Department of Parks and Recreation;
(9) Superintendent of Education of the District of Columbia;
(10) Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department; and
(11) Chief of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department.
(d) Ex-officio members shall develop and implement policies and programs in their agencies to ensure that the purposes of this chapter are fulfilled. They shall meet with the Director at least quarterly each year to assist the Director in coordinating plans and policies which are beneficial to the African communities of the District.
(e) The Mayor shall appoint the chairperson of the Commission from among the voting members. All members shall serve without compensation. Expenses incurred by the Commission or its members shall be authorized by the Chairperson and become an obligation against District appropriations and other federal funds designated for that purpose.
(f) The Commission shall develop its own rules of procedure.
(g) The Commission shall meet at least every other month. The meetings shall be held in the District and shall be open to the public. A quorum to transact business shall consist of a majority plus one of the voting members.
(June 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-111, § 5, 53 DCR 2532; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 104, 56 DCR 1117.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in subsec. (d).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13C - Office and Commission on African Affairs › § 2–1395. Functions of the Commission

§ 2–1395. Functions of the Commission.
The Commission shall:
(a) Serve as an advocate for African persons in the District;
(b) Review and submit to the Mayor, the Council, and the Office, and make available to the public, an annual report that includes an analysis of the needs of the African communities in the District;
(c) Cooperate with federal, state and private agencies concerned with activities pertaining to the African communities;
(d) Conduct or participate in public hearings and other forums to determine views of the African communities and other members of the public on matters affecting health, safety and welfare of those communities;
(e) Bring to the attention of the Mayor and the Office cases of neglect, abuse and incidents of bias against members of the African communities in the administration of District and federal laws;
(f) Review and comment on proposed District and federal legislation, regulations, policies, and programs and make policy recommendations on issues affecting the health, safety, and welfare of the African communities;
(g) Develop policy and provide continuing review of the planning undertaken by the Office; and
(h) Make reasonable requests for information necessary to aid the Commission in the discharge of its responsibilities.
(June 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-111, § 6, 53 DCR 2532.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3 of Office and Commission on African Affairs Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-501, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 9051).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3 of Office and Commission on African Affairs Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-5, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1448).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 6a of Office and Commission on African Affairs Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Law 16-215, March 6, 2007, law notification 54 DCR 2762).
Section 3 of D.C. Law 16-215 added a section to read as follows:
“Sec. 6a. Transition provisions.
“(a) The Mayor’s Advisory Commission on African Community Affairs, established pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2003-114, dated August 11, 2003, shall be abolished as of the earlier of the following dates:
“(1) The date that a majority of the 15 public members of the Commission on African Affairs are sworn in; or
“(2) December 31, 2006.
“(b) All records of the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on African Community Affairs, established pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2003-114, dated August 11, 2003, shall be transferred to the Commission on African Affairs, as of the date established in subsection (a) of this section.”
Section 5(b) of D.C. Law 16-215 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13C - Office and Commission on African Affairs › § 2–1396. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 2–1396. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-111, § 7, 53 DCR 2532; Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 7074, 55 DCR 7598.)
Cross References
Elections, initiative and referendum, see § 1-1101.16.
Government pay equity and training, “equitable job-evaluation technique” and “protected classes” defined, see § 32-601.
Health care benefits expansion, limitations of law, see § 32-710.
Health occupations, advanced registered nurses, collaboration with licensed health care providers, see § 3-1206.03.
Health occupations, revocation, suspension, or denial of license, civil penalties, see § 3-1205.14.
Licensure, non-health related occupations, revocation, suspension, or denial of license, civil penalties, see § 47-2853.17.
Motor vehicles, no-fault insurance, cancellation, prohibited discrimination, see § 31-2409.
Real estate broker, salespersons, and property managers; licensure, prohibited acts, see § 47-2853.197.
Administration, merit system, attorneys employed by District, residency requirement, see § 1-608.59.
Administration, merit system, career service, career service positions, hiring preference for residents, see § 1-608.01.
Administration, merit system, continuation of existing laws, see § 1-632.06.
Administration, merit system, educational service, hiring preference for residents, see § 1-608.01a.
Administration, merit system, employment in or appointment to excepted service, residency requirement, see § 1-609.06.
Cable operator, employment discrimination prohibited, see § 34-1262.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13D - Office on African American Affairs › § 2–1398.01. Establishment of the Office on African American Affairs

§ 2–1398.01. Establishment of the Office on African American Affairs.
(a) There is established an Office on African American Affairs ("OAAA"), which shall monitor the delivery of services and make policy recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding housing, health, education, employment, social services, public safety, and business opportunities for the District's African American community.
(b) OAAA shall be headed by an Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1-523.01(a). The Executive Director shall be a full-time position, for which annual compensation shall be fixed in accordance with subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1. The Executive Director shall have such staff as is appropriated in an approved budget or provided through federal or private grants.
(Feb. 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-59, § 2, 65 DCR 2.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 13D - Office on African American Affairs › § 2–1398.02. Duties of the Executive Director

§ 2–1398.02. Duties of the Executive Director.
(a) The Executive Director shall:
(1) Serve as an advocate for the needs of the District's African American community, as those needs relate to housing, health, education, employment, social services, public safety, and expanding business opportunities;
(2) Assist community organizations in developing and submitting grant applications;
(3) Provide information and technical assistance on programs and services for the African American community to the Mayor, the Council, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, other District government agencies, and the community;
(4) Respond to recommendations and policy statements from the Commission on African American Affairs ("CAAA"), established by Chapter 14B of Title 3;
(5) File with the Mayor and Council, no later than December 31 annually, an annual report on the operations of OAAA based on the previous fiscal year;
(6) Identify areas for service improvement and bring these areas to the attention of the Mayor and CAAA, with recommendations for how to meet any needs, including conducting or funding research and demonstration projects to test the recommendations; and
(7) Ensure the necessary control, evaluation, audit, and reporting on programs funded through OAAA.
(b) The Executive Director may:
(1) Accept volunteer services and funds from the public and private sectors to supplement the budget of OAAA in carrying out its planning duties and responsibilities;
(2) Apply for, receive, and expend gifts or grants of money to carry out the duties and responsibilities of OAAA; and
(3) Issue grants to organizations that provide housing, education, health, workforce development, employment, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunity-related services to the District's African American residents; provided, that grants shall be administered pursuant to the requirements set forth in part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1.
(Feb. 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-59, § 3, 65 DCR 2.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 14 - Human Rights › Unit A - Human Rights Law › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 2–1401.04. Severability of provisions

§ 2–1401.04. Severability of provisions.
If any provision, or part thereof of this chapter or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of the provision, or part thereof, to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances is not to be affected thereby.
(Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title I, § 104, 24 DCR 6038.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2504.
1973 Ed., § 6-2204.