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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 15 - Department of Forensic Sciences › § 5–1501.15. Rules

§ 5–1501.15. Rules.
(a)(1) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter, including:
(A) A fee schedule for forensic science services or public health laboratory services provided by the Department, which may account for the provision of bulk services; and
(B) A fee schedule for reasonable costs related to expert witness testimony provided by Department employees to entities not listed in § 5-1501.06(b), including the cost of any preparation, travel, and related administrative functions; provided, that no fee shall be charged for costs related to expert witness testimony provided by Department employees:
(i) Regarding services the Department provided pursuant to § 5-1501.06(a) or (b); or
(ii) When the employee would be testifying as an expert in a criminal case in a District of Columbia court.
(2) The fee schedule established pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection may be applied on a sliding scale based on a recipient's ability to pay for the services.
(a-1) Not Funded.
(b) The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within the 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.
(Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 16, 58 DCR 5403; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3002(b), 64 DCR 7652; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 501(k), 68 DCR 001034; Apr. 21, 2023, D.C. Law 24-348, § 2(t), 70 DCR 937.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-348: § 10 of D.C. Law 24-348 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(t) of D.C. Law 24-348 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3002(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3002(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 15 - Department of Forensic Sciences › § 5–1501.16. Continuity; regulations and rules

§ 5–1501.16. Continuity; regulations and rules.
Regulations and rules of any agency, department, administration, board, or commission, the functions of which are transferred by this chapter to the Department, and any Mayor’s order or administrative order not in conflict with this chapter and relating to a function transferred by this chapter, shall continue in force until such time as the Mayor issues new rules, regulations, or orders governing the subject.
(Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 17, 58 DCR 5403; Apr. 21, 2023, D.C. Law 24-348, § 2(u), 70 DCR 937.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-348: § 10 of D.C. Law 24-348 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(u) of D.C. Law 24-348 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 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 1 - National Capital Housing Authority › Subchapter I - Improvement of Housing Conditions › § 6–101.04. National Capital Housing Authority — Annual report — Proposals for operations of succeeding fiscal year

§ 6–101.04. National Capital Housing Authority — Annual report — Proposals for operations of succeeding fiscal year.
The objects set forth in § 6-101.01 shall be accomplished as rapidly as feasible and to this end the Authority shall, in each annual report, set forth what it proposes to do during the next succeeding fiscal year.
(June 12, 1934, 48 Stat. 932, ch. 465, § 4; June 8, 1944, 58 Stat. 271, ch. 238, § 1; July 5, 1945, 59 Stat. 410, ch. 268, § 1; June 26, 1946, 60 Stat. 319, ch. 503, § 1; Aug. 2, 1946, 60 Stat. 801, ch. 736, § 18(a); Aug. 16, 1954, 68 Stat. 731, ch. 739, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-105.
1973 Ed., § 5-106.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 1 - National Capital Housing Authority › Subchapter I - Improvement of Housing Conditions › § 6–101.05. National Capital Housing Authority — Annual report — Account of operations of preceding fiscal year

§ 6–101.05. National Capital Housing Authority — Annual report — Account of operations of preceding fiscal year.
(a) The Authority shall make a report to the Mayor of the District of Columbia, which he shall transmit to Congress at the beginning of each regular session, giving a full and detailed account of all operations under the provisions of this subchapter and subchapter II of this chapter, for the preceding fiscal year, including an itemization of all properties purchased during such fiscal year, setting forth the assessed value of such properties, together with the purchase price therefor.
(b) Upon completion of the work contemplated by this subchapter and subchapter II of this chapter, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall submit a complete report to Congress giving a full and detailed account of all operations for the entire period of operation. If such work is not completed by July 1, 1944, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall, on July 1, 1944, or at the opening of the next regular session of Congress after such date, make a report to Congress covering the operations under this subchapter and subchapter II of this chapter, for the entire period to July 1, 1944, including a statement of what further work remains to be done, and recommendation for further legislation if in his opinion such legislation is necessary.
(c) It is hereby declared to be the purpose and intent of Congress that the objects set forth in § 6-101.01 shall be accomplished, if possible, on or before July 1, 1944, except that loans made under this subchapter and subchapter II of this chapter, may run for periods extending beyond such time.
(June 12, 1934, 48 Stat. 932, ch. 465, § 5; Apr. 4, 1960, 74 Stat. 12, Pub. L. 86-400, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-106.
1973 Ed., § 5-107.
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the President under this section were transferred to the Mayor by § 1-202.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 1 - National Capital Housing Authority › Subchapter I - Improvement of Housing Conditions › § 6–101.06. Publication of notice to owners of alley dwellings

§ 6–101.06. Publication of notice to owners of alley dwellings.
There shall be published 3 times each year during the month of January in a newspaper of general circulation published in the District of Columbia a notice to owners and tenants of alley dwellings and of other property in squares containing inhabited alleys that alley dwellings in such squares may be demolished, removed, or vacated, and that the squares may be replatted on or before July 1, 1955.
(June 12, 1934, 48 Stat. 933, ch. 465, § 6; June 8, 1944, 58 Stat. 271, ch. 238, § 2; July 5, 1945, 59 Stat. 410, ch. 268, § 2; June 26, 1946, 60 Stat. 319, ch. 503, § 2; Aug. 2, 1946, 60 Stat. 801, ch. 736, § 18(b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-107.
1973 Ed., § 5-108.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 1 - National Capital Housing Authority › Subchapter I - Improvement of Housing Conditions › § 6–101.07. Definitions

§ 6–101.07. Definitions.
As used in this subchapter and subchapter II of this chapter:
(1) The term “alley” means:
(A) Any court, thoroughfare, or passage, private or public, less than 30 feet wide at any point; and
(B) Any court, thoroughfare, or passage, private or public, 30 feet or more in width, that does not open directly with a width of at least 30 feet upon a public street that is at least 40 feet wide from building line to building line.
(2) The term “inhabited alley” means an alley in or appurtenant to which there are 1 or more alley dwellings.
(3) The term “alley dwelling” means any dwelling fronting upon or having its principal means of ingress from an alley. This definition does not include an accessory building, such as a garage, with living rooms for servants or other employees, if the principal entrance to the living rooms of the accessory building is from the street property to which it is accessory.
(4) The term “dwelling” means any building or structure used or designed to be used in whole or in part as a living or a sleeping place by 1 or more human beings.
(5) The term “person” includes any individual, partnership, corporation, or association.
(June 12, 1934, 48 Stat. 933, ch. 465, § 7.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-108.
1973 Ed., § 5-109.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-1321.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 1 - National Capital Housing Authority › Subchapter II - Additional Powers › § 6–102.01. “Housing project” and “development” defined

§ 6–102.01. “Housing project” and “development” defined.
As used in this subchapter:
(1) The term “housing project” shall mean any low-rent housing (as defined in the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. § 1437 et seq.]), the development or administration of which is assisted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(2) The term “development” shall mean any or all undertakings necessary for planning, financing (including payment of carrying charges), land acquisition, demolition, construction, or equipment, in connection with a housing project, but not beyond the point of physical completion.
(June 12, 1934, ch. 465, title II, § 201; June 25, 1938, 52 Stat. 1188, ch. 691, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-111.
1973 Ed., § 5-112.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-102.02.
References in Text
The United States Housing Act of 1937, referred to in paragraph (1) of this section, is the Act of September 1, 1937, ch. 896.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 1 - National Capital Housing Authority › Subchapter II - Additional Powers › § 6–102.02. Housing projects; powers of Authority

§ 6–102.02. Housing projects; powers of Authority.
In addition to its other powers, the Authority shall have the power to acquire sites for and to prepare, carry out, acquire, lease, and operate housing projects, as defined in § 6-102.01, and to construct or provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration, or repair of any such housing project, or any part thereof, in the District of Columbia.
(June 12, 1934, ch. 465, title II, § 202; June 25, 1938, 52 Stat. 1188, ch. 691, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-112.
1973 Ed., § 5-113.
Editor's Notes
Report on collections of rent: H.R. 3067, amended by H.R. 99-419, incorporated in Pub. L. 99-190 by § 101(c), the D.C. Appropriation Act, 1986, provided that the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development shall report every 6 months to the Council of the District of Columbia on collections of rent from public housing stock.
Establishment of District of Columbia Public Housing Advisory Board: See Mayor’s Order 89-202, September 8, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 1 - National Capital Housing Authority › Subchapter II - Additional Powers › § 6–102.03. Authority considered a public housing agency

§ 6–102.03. Authority considered a public housing agency.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the Authority shall be considered a public housing agency within the meaning of, and to carry out the purposes of, the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. § 1437 et seq.]; and as such, the Authority is empowered to borrow money or accept contributions, grants or other financial assistance from the United States Housing Authority for or in aid of any housing project in the District of Columbia, in accordance with the United States Housing Act of 1937 to take over or lease or manage any such housing project or undertaking constructed, owned, or operated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and to those ends to comply with such conditions and enter into such mortgages, trust indentures, leases, or agreements as may be necessary, convenient, or desirable; provided, that the tax exemption of the property of the Authority shall be deemed a contribution by the District of Columbia in accordance with the local contributions requirements of § 1437 et seq. of Title 42, United States Code. It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter to authorize the Authority to do any and all things necessary to secure the financial aid of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the undertaking, construction, maintenance, or operation in the District of Columbia of any housing project by the Authority.
(June 12, 1934, ch. 465, title II, § 203; June 25, 1938, 52 Stat. 1188, ch. 691, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-113.
1973 Ed., § 5-114.
References in Text
The United States Housing Act of 1937, referred to twice in the first sentence, is the Act of September 1, 1937, ch. 896.
The reference to § 1437 et seq. of Title 42 of the United States Code has been substituted for former references to § 1410(a) and § 1411(f) of Title 42, United States Code. Former §§ 1410(a) and 1411(f) of Title 42, United States Code, were omitted as superseded in the general revision of the United States Housing Act of 1937 by the Act of August 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 653, Pub. L. 93-383, § 201(a).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 1 - National Capital Housing Authority › Subchapter II - Additional Powers › § 6–102.04. Housing projects; contributions by District

§ 6–102.04. Housing projects; contributions by District.
For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of housing projects, the District of Columbia, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, may, upon such terms, with or without consideration, as it may determine, as a contribution:
(1) Dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any needed property to the Authority;
(2) Cause parks, playgrounds, or recreational, community, educational, water, sewer, or drainage facilities, or any other works which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished adjacent to or in connection with housing projects;
(3) Furnish, dedicate, close, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan streets, roads, roadways, alleys, sidewalks, or other places which it is otherwise empowered to undertake;
(4) Enter into agreements with the Authority respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by this subchapter and subchapter I of this chapter;
(5) Cause services of a character which it is otherwise empowered to furnish to be furnished to the Authority;
(6) Enter into agreements with the Authority respecting the elimination of unsafe, insanitary, or unfit dwellings; and
(7) Do any and all things necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of such housing projects.
(June 12, 1934, ch. 465, title II, § 204; June 25, 1938, 52 Stat. 1188, ch. 691, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-114.
1973 Ed., § 5-115.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 1 - National Capital Housing Authority › Subchapter II - Additional Powers › § 6–102.05. Loans by District authorized

§ 6–102.05. Loans by District authorized.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to lend to the Authority such amounts as may be necessary to enable the Authority to comply with the provisions of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. § 1437 et seq.] and appropriations for such purpose are hereby authorized out of the revenues of the District of Columbia, and the Authority is empowered to accept such loans.
(June 12, 1934, ch. 465, title II, § 205; June 25, 1938, 52 Stat. 1189, ch. 691, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-115.
1973 Ed., § 5-116.
References in Text
The United States Housing Act of 1937, referred to in this section, is the Act of September 1, 1937, ch. 896.
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 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 1 - National Capital Housing Authority › Subchapter III - Low-Rent Public Housing › § 6–103.01. Low-rent public housing projects

§ 6–103.01. Low-rent public housing projects.
All projects now operated and maintained by the National Capital Housing Authority pursuant to subchapter I of this chapter are deemed to be low-rent housing projects and may be consolidated, pursuant to § 1437 et seq. of Title 42, United States Code, into any contract for annual contributions covering projects maintained and operated pursuant to subchapter II of this chapter.
(Aug. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 607, Pub. L. 90-448, title XVII, § 1711.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-116.
1973 Ed., § 5-117.
References in Text
The reference to § 1437 et seq. of Title 42, United States Code has been substituted for “ § 1415(6) of Title 42, United States Code.” Former § 1415(6) of Title 42, United States Code, was omitted as superseded in the general revision of the United States Housing Act of 1937 by the Act of August 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 653, Pub. L. 93-383.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–204. Tax exemption

§ 6–204. Tax exemption.
(a) All assets and income of the Authority and all Housing Properties (whether or not owned or operated by the Authority) shall be exempt from District taxation, subject to the conditions contained in subsection (b) of this section and the approval required by subsection (c) of this section. Absent an agreement with the Authority approved by the Council, for-profit activities shall not be exempt from District taxation.
(b) The Authority is empowered to negotiate tax exemption agreements concerning for-profit activities. These tax exemption agreements shall be limited to full or partial relief from the following District taxes: property, income, and sales. The maximum duration of any tax exemption agreement under this section shall be 5 years.
(c) Before a tax exemption agreement involving for-profit activities can become effective, legislation for this purpose shall be submitted to the Council for approval by act.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 5, 47 DCR 1325; Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-337, § 2(b), 52 DCR 2278.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-337, in subsecs. (a) and (b), substituted “for-profit activities” for “for-profit activities involving Housing Properties”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of District of Columbia Housing Authority Revitalization Projects Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-552, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 10356).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of District of Columbia Housing Authority Revitalization Projects Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-36, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 3026).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of District of Columbia Housing Authority Revitalization Projects Temporary Amendment Act of 2004(D.C. Law 15-260, March 17, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4372).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–205. Limitation on actions against Authority

§ 6–205. Limitation on actions against Authority.
(a) An action may not be maintained against the Authority for damages to property or personal injuries unless, within 6 months after the date on which the damage or injury was sustained, the claimant, or the claimant’s agent or attorney, gives notice in writing to the Executive Director of the approximate time, place, cause, and circumstances of the damage or injury. Any claim of which the Authority is not given notice in accordance with this provision shall be forever waived and barred.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Authority shall be entitled to the same number of days to which the District is entitled, as the same may change from time to time, for answering any complaint or other process served upon it.
(c) Execution or other judicial process shall not issue against real property owned in whole or in part by the Authority, nor shall any judgment against the Authority be a charge or lien upon real property owned in whole or in part by the Authority. This subsection shall not apply to or limit the right to foreclose or otherwise enforce any mortgage on property of the Authority or the right to pursue any remedies for the enforcement of any security interest or lien given by the Authority on its rents, fees, and revenues.
(d) The District government, its officers, departments, agencies, or other units of government shall not be liable for damages for any action, or failure to take action, by the Authority or its officers, employees, or agents. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the District government shall not be liable for any note or other obligation (including any mortgage or other agreement securing the indebtedness) entered into by the Authority in the acquisition, financing, or refinancing of the indebtedness of, real or personal, property.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 6, 47 DCR 1325.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–206. Representation

§ 6–206. Representation.
The Authority shall be represented by its General Counsel and other attorneys, as necessary, and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall not be subject to the oversight of the Corporation Counsel for the District government.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 7, 47 DCR 1325.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–207. Office of Audit and Compliance

§ 6–207. Office of Audit and Compliance.
The Authority shall establish an Office of Audit and Compliance. The Office of Audit and Compliance shall conduct independent fiscal and management audits of the Authority’s operations; other special audits, examinations, or other assignments; and civil and criminal investigations. The Office of Audit and Compliance shall comply with all federal requirements with respect to audits and investigations of federal programs and shall be the Authority’s liaison for the General Accounting Office and the Office of the Inspector General of HUD.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 8, 47 DCR 1325.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–207.01. Independent annual audit

§ 6–207.01. Independent annual audit.
(a)(1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, by February 1 of each year, the Authority shall submit to the Council a complete financial statement and report for the preceding fiscal year, which shall be prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles and audited by the Inspector General of the District of Columbia pursuant to § 1-301.115a(e-1).
(2) The report shall include as a basic statement a comparison of audited actual year-end results with the anticipated revenues as submitted to the Council in the proposed budget and the appropriations enacted into law for such year, using the format, terminology, and classifications contained in the law that makes the appropriations for the year and the legislative history of such law.
(b) If the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia and Inspector General of the District of Columbia include some or all of the finances of the Authority in the annual audited financial report submitted pursuant to § 1-204.48(a)(4), the requirements of subsections (a) of this section shall apply only to any portions of the Authority's finances omitted from such report.
(Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 2142, 70 DCR 10366.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–208. Exemption from court fees and costs

§ 6–208. Exemption from court fees and costs.
(a) The Authority and any Officer acting therefor shall not be required to pay court costs, filing fees, or any other fees in any court in and for the District.
(b) Neither the Authority nor any Officer acting in his or her official capacity for the Authority shall be required to give a bond or enter into an undertaking to perfect an appeal or to obtain an injunction or other writ, process, or order in or of any court in the District for which a bond or undertaking is required by law or rule of court.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 9, 47 DCR 1325.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–210.03. City-Wide Resident Advisory Board

§ 6–210.03. City-Wide Resident Advisory Board.
*NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation that will expire on January 9, 2024.*
(a) The Authority shall establish and implement a comprehensive training program for members of the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board with the goal of enabling tenant members to participate fully in the oversight of the housing authority's operation and capital planning. The Authority shall develop the training program in consultation with public housing residents and public housing industry professional organizations.
(b)(1) The City-Wide Resident Advisory Board shall be provided access to trainings referenced in § 6-211(h)(1) and (2).
(2) Additionally, the Authority shall provide training on relevant federal and District laws, leadership development, communication, and negotiations.
(c) The Authority shall provide a copy of resolutions on the agenda for consideration by the Stabilization and Reform Board to the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled date and time of the Stabilization and Reform Board meeting at which the resolution will be considered.
(d) The Authority shall seek and consider the input of the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board when a policy or program change affects residents.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 11c; as added Dec. 19, 2023, D.C. Law 25-92, § 2(c), 70 DCR 14439.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 11c of District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-92, Dec. 19, 2023, 70 DCR 14439).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 11c of District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-232, Oct. 11, 2023, 70 DCR 13776).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 11c of District of Columba Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-702, Dec. 22, 2022, 70 DCR 164).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2(c) of District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-329, Mar. 10, 2023, 70 DCR 1029).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–212. Establishment of Authority Advisory Committee. [Repealed]

§ 6–212. Establishment of Authority Advisory Committee. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 13, 47 DCR 1325; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 254(c), 62 DCR 1884.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-201.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 254(c) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 254(c) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–214. Social services teams in public housing

§ 6–214. Social services teams in public housing.
(a) The Authority may, subject to availability of funds, develop a plan for the provision of social services within the Housing Properties which it owns, operates, or manages, and establish social service teams to implement that plan.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit other District or United States government departments and agencies from providing social services to public housing residents.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 15, 47 DCR 1325.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–216. Authority employees’ benefits

§ 6–216. Authority employees’ benefits.
(a) The Authority is authorized to establish and administer its own employment benefits programs for individuals who become employed by the Authority other than individuals who make an election under subsection (b) of this section, except that any newly-established benefits for bargaining unit employees must be at least equal to those currently set out in subchapters XXI, XXII, and XXVI of Chapter 6 of Title 1. With regard to employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, no such benefit programs shall be made available or required of such employees except by agreement between the collective bargaining representative and the Authority.
(b) Authority employees shall continue to be covered under the health, life, and retirement benefit plans of the District government pursuant to subchapters XXI, XXII, and XXVI of Chapter 6 of Title 1 until the Authority adopts its own employment benefit programs. Authority employees hired before the Authority establishes its own health, life, or retirement benefits plans, who remain continuously employed by the Authority, may elect to be treated for purposes of District benefit plans as if the employee remained continuously in the employment of the District government with all rights, benefits, and privileges that have accrued to, and vested in, the employees. Employees hired by the Authority after the date that the Authority establishes its own health, life, or retirement plans may not elect to continue coverage under the health, life, or retirement benefit plans of the District government.
(c) If an employee makes an election under subsection (b) of this section, the Authority shall make the same deductions from pay and the same employer contributions for the corresponding programs as would be made if the Authority were a District agency that is subject to subchapters XXI, XXII, and XXVI of Chapter 6 of Title 1.
(d) For a negotiated fee, the Mayor shall administer the benefits program and allow Authority employees to participate in the District’s benefits plans and programs, which fee shall be on terms reasonable to both the District and the Authority. The Mayor shall provide assistance to the Authority to meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 17, 47 DCR 1325.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-1401 and § 42-2623.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–217. Drug and alcohol testing of Authority employees

§ 6–217. Drug and alcohol testing of Authority employees.
(a) The Authority may establish a program of, and issue rules for, conducting pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty, and follow-up testing for the use of a controlled substance in violation of law or regulation, and testing for alcohol, for Authority employees and candidates for employment with the Authority. Only employees whose duties include responsibility for safety-sensitive or high-risk potential functions may be subject to random testing.
(b) In prescribing rules under the testing program required by this section, the Authority may require the suspension or termination of an Authority employee when a test indicates that the employee has used a controlled substance or alcohol in violation of Authority rules.
(c) With regard to employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the drug and alcohol testing program and rules shall be made applicable to such employees only by agreement between the collective bargaining representative and the Authority.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 18, 47 DCR 1325.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–218. Applicability of the Hatch Act

§ 6–218. Applicability of the Hatch Act.
The provisions of 5 U.S.C. §§ 7321 through 7328 affecting political activities of employees shall apply to employees of the Authority.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 19, 47 DCR 1325.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–219. Procurement

§ 6–219. Procurement.
(a) Until the Board promulgates procurement regulations in accordance with this section, the Authority’s existing rules governing procurement shall continue to apply. The Board shall transmit proposed procurement regulations to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the regulations, in whole or in part, by resolution within the 45-day review period, the regulations shall be deemed approved. The Board’s procurement regulations shall include rules and procedures governing public notice of invitations to bid; methods of source selection, including competitive sealed bidding and competitive sealed proposals; small purchase procurements; cost principles; delivery and performance; contract modification; and contract termination.
(b) Nothing in this subsection shall exempt the Board from compliance with § 1-204.51; however, the Board may adopt rules governing procurements involving the expenditure of federal funds that are inconsistent with Chapter 3A of Title 2.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 20, 47 DCR 1325; Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 2012, 70 DCR 10366.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-203.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of District of Columbia Housing Authority Procurement Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-114, May 24, 2023, 70 DCR 7942).
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of District of Columbia Housing Authority Procurement Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-40, Aug. 17, 2023, 70 DCR 9040).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–222. Local law exemption

§ 6–222. Local law exemption.
The provisions of Chapter 17 of Title 42, shall not apply to the property managers of the residential component of any Housing Properties under the jurisdiction of the Authority. The activities of such property managers shall be regulated by the applicable statutes, rules, and regulations of the United States.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 23, 47 DCR 1325.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see notes following § 6-201.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–224. Disposition of assets on dissolution

§ 6–224. Disposition of assets on dissolution.
If the Authority is dissolved by repeal of this chapter or ceases to exist for any other reason, all of its assets (including cash, accounts receivable, reserve funds, real or personal property, and contract and other rights) shall become the property of the District. In such event, no funds in the Fund shall be deposited into any District fund or account without the prior written approval of HUD; provided, that in the event of such approval, all such funds shall be deposited and maintained in an account or accounts separate from the General Fund of the District.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 25, 47 DCR 1325.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 24 of the District of Columbia Housing Authority Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-259, February 9, 2000, 47 DCR 1129).
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 24 of the District of Columbia Housing Authority Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-346, June 5, 2000, 47 DCR 4980).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–225. Intragovernmental cooperation

§ 6–225. Intragovernmental cooperation.
To the extent practicable and as pertaining to the economic enhancement of the District of Columbia, the Authority shall work cooperatively with the development of annual workplans and budgets for the following:
(1) Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development;
(2) Department of Housing and Community Development;
(3) Department of General Services;
(4) National Capital Revitalization Corporation;
(5) Community Development Corporations;
(6) Business Improvement Districts; and
(7) The Department of Buildings.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 26, 47 DCR 1325; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 47, 59 DCR 6190; Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-269, § 501(a)(1), 68 DCR 001490.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-756.01.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “Department of General Services” for “Office of Property Management” in (3).
Applicability
Section 7276 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 601 of D.C. Law 23-269 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 23-269 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-269: § 601 of D.C. Law 23-269 provided that the change made to this section by § 501(a)(1) of D.C. Law 23-269 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 25 of the District of Columbia Housing Authority Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-259, February 9, 2000, 47 DCR 1129).
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 25 of the District of Columbia Housing Authority Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-346, June 5, 2000, 47 DCR 4980).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–229. Capital-based assistance

§ 6–229. Capital-based assistance.
Funds remaining in the Rent Supplement Fund at the end of any fiscal year that are not needed by the Authority to satisfy its current contractual obligations for project-based, sponsor-based, or tenant-based assistance, including any rent increase adjustments, shall be allocated for a reserve equal to $5.88 million plus 2 months of program payment obligations for its then current contractual obligations, with all remaining funds to be allocated as capital gap financing for the construction or rehabilitation of housing units for which project-based or sponsor-based assistance was previously awarded as an operating subsidy. The funding shall be distributed in the form of construction or capital improvement grants. All units constructed or improved with funds allocated pursuant to this section shall comply with all applicable requirements promulgated by the Authority pursuant to §§ 6-226, 6-227, and 6-228.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 26d; as added Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 2241(b), 57 DCR 181.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-226.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2241(b) 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 § 2241(b) 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 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–229.02. Rent Supplement Program Project-Based Allocation Fund quarterly reporting

§ 6–229.02. Rent Supplement Program Project-Based Allocation Fund quarterly reporting.
(a) The Department of Housing and Community Development shall submit to the Council, within 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, a Project-Based Rent Supplement Program report.
(b) Each report shall include the following information with respect to the Rent Supplement Program Project-Based Allocation Fund:
(1) The total amount of money in the fund at the beginning and end of the reporting period;
(2) The amount of money in the fund transferred to the Authority for project-based voucher assistance during the reporting period, listed separately by the project for which the funds were awarded;
(3) The amount of money in the fund awarded to projects that do not yet have a certificate of occupancy, listed separately by project;
(4) For each project that has been awarded project-based voucher assistance, the developer, address, planned number of total housing units, planned number of units subsidized by project-based voucher assistance, planned period of project-based voucher assistance, date of award, expected completion date, and whether the project is new construction or existing housing rehabilitation or preservation; and
(5) The amount of money expended from the fund during the reporting period on administrative costs, which shall contain a breakdown by category of expense.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 26d-2; as added Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 2042(f), 68 DCR 010163.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 2 - District of Columbia Housing Authority › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Housing Authority, 1999 › § 6–229.03. Rent Supplement Program Tenant-Based Allocation Fund quarterly reporting

§ 6–229.03. Rent Supplement Program Tenant-Based Allocation Fund quarterly reporting.
(a) The Department of Human Services shall submit to the Council, within 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, a Rent Supplement Program Tenant-Based Allocation Fund report.
(b) Each report shall include the following information with respect to the Rent Supplement Program Tenant-Based Allocation Fund:
(1) The total amount of money in the fund at the beginning and end of the reporting period;
(2) The amount of money in the fund transferred to the Authority for each tenant-based voucher assistance program during the reporting period, listed separately by the program
(A) In which the household is currently participating, including the Permanent Supportive Housing, Targeted Affordable Housing program, and the Rapid Rehousing program if applicable, and categorized by individual households and family households; and
(B) To which the household is being referred, including the Permanent Supportive Housing and Targeted Affordable Housing program;
(3) The amount of money remaining in the fund at the end of the reporting period, listed separately by the program in which the household is participating, including the Permanent Supportive Housing, Targeted Affordable Housing program, and the Rapid Rehousing program, and categorized by individual households and family households;
(4) The number of households, categorized separately as individual households and family households, matched with a tenant-based voucher assistance program during the reporting quarter, listed separately by the program in which the household is participating, including the Permanent Supportive Housing and Targeted Affordable Housing program; and
(5) The amount of money expended from the fund during the reporting period on administrative costs, which shall contain a breakdown by category of expense.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 26d-3; as added Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 2042(f), 68 DCR 010163.)