For the purposes of this part, the term:
(1) "Commission" means the Home Rule Act 40th Anniversary Celebration and Commemoration Commission established in § 1-137.02.
(2) "Fund" means the Home Rule 40th Anniversary Celebration and Commemoration Fund established in § 1-137.04.
(3) "Home Rule Act" means Chapter 2 of this title.
(Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1082, 59 DCR 8025.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
Law 19-168, the "Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Act of 2012", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 19-743, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 15, 2012, and June 5, 2012, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 22, 2012, it was assigned Act No. 19-385 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 19-168 became effective on September 20, 2012.
Miscellaneous Notes
Short title: Section 1081 of D.C. Law 19-168 provided that subtitle H of title I of the act may be cited as "Home Rule Act 40th Anniversary Celebration and Commemoration Act of 2012".
(a) There is established a Home Rule 40th Anniversary Celebration and Commemoration Commission. The purpose of the Commission shall be to coordinate, plan, and promote events related to the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the Home Rule Act, and to administer the Fund.
(b) The Commission shall be composed of 5 members, as follows:.
(1) One Chairperson, appointed by the Mayor;
(2) Two members appointed by the Mayor; and
(3) Two members appointed by the Chairman of the Council.
(c) The members of the Commission shall serve until the sunset of this part.
(d) A vacancy in the Commission resulting from the death or resignation of a member shall not affect its powers and shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.
(e) Each member of the Commission shall serve without compensation; provided, that each member may be reimbursed for actual expenses pursuant to § 1- 611.08.
(f) A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum to conduct business.
(Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1083, 59 DCR 8025.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-168, see notes under § 1-137.01.
(a) The Commission shall appoint staff as needed who shall be paid from the Fund.
(b) Upon request of the Commission, the Mayor may detail staff, at no cost to the Commission, at any time to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties.
(Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1084, 59 DCR 8025.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-168, see notes under § 1-137.01.
(a) There is established as a nonlapsing fund the Home Rule Act 40th Anniversary Celebration and Commemoration Fund, which shall be administered by the Commission, to be used for the purposes set forth in subsection (c) of this section.
(b)(1) Deposits into the Fund shall include:
(A) Federal funds, if any;
(B) Gifts, grants, and donations; and
(C) Proceeds from the sale of memorabilia and information related to the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the Home Rule Act.
(2) All funds deposited into the Fund, and any interest earned on those funds, 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, but shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in subsection (c) of this section without regard to fiscal year limitation, subject to authorization by Congress.
(c) The Commission may expend monies in the Fund to celebrate and commemorate the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the Home Rule Act, including:
(1) Planning, developing, and executing appropriate programs and activities;
(2) Purchasing and selling merchandise related to the Home Rule Act, such as:
(A) Books;
(B) Pamphlets;
(C) Memorabilia; or
(D) Other material;
(3) Identifying appropriate displays and activities to showcase the history of home rule and the quest by residents and officials instrumental in the passage of the Home Rule Act to gain self-determination for the District of Columbia;
(4) Identifying possible amendments to the Home Rule Act;
(5) Outlining programs to involve the public in learning more about the Home Rule Act and self-determination in the District;
(6) Making grants available, subject to the availability of funds in the Fund, through a competitive process, for educational programs to public schools, public charter schools, and other organizations;
(7) Encouraging educational, historical, civic, and other organizations to participate in the anniversary activities to expand the understanding of the Home Rule Act and self-determination in the District;
(8) Assuring that the observances appropriately recognize former mayors and members of the Council, and other people, who have contributed to the growth and development of elected government in the District;
(9) Facilitating other activities, such as receptions, parades, or festivals, and the provision of food, snacks, entertainment, and non-alcoholic beverages to the general public participating in the activities; and
(10) Examining the Home Rule Act to determine the authority that shall be used to advance democracy for the District.
(Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1085, 59 DCR 8025.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-168, see notes under § 1-137.01.
(a) Beginning on September 30, 2012, the Commission shall submit quarterly reports to the Mayor and the Council, to include:
(1) An accounting of the revenue and expenditures of the Commission, including a list of each:
(A) Gift, grant, or donation with a value of $100 or greater, and the name, address, and occupation of each donor; and
(B) Expenditure of $100 or greater, including the name and address of the recipient;
(2) A summary of the proposed activities programs; and
(3) Any recommendations for legislative or executive action.
(b) Not later than September 30, 2014, the Commission shall submit a final report to the Mayor and the Council that includes:
(1) A final accounting of the revenue and expenditures of the Commission, including a list of each gift, grant, or donation with a value of $100 or greater, and the name, address, and occupation of each donor;
(2) A summary of the Commission's activities; and
(3) Any recommendations for amendments to the Home Rule Act.
(Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1086, 59 DCR 8025.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-168, see notes under § 1-137.01.
The Secretary of the District of Columbia shall be the implementing agency of the provisions of this part.
(Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1087, 59 DCR 8025.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-168, see notes under § 1-137.01.
Except as provided in § 1-137.02(e), no local funds shall be used to carry out this part.
(Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1088, 59 DCR 8025.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-168, see notes under § 1-137.01.
This part shall expire on October 1, 2014.
(Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1089, 59 DCR 8025.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-168, see notes under § 1-137.01.
