• Current through October 23, 2012

(a) The Mayor shall nominate persons to serve as subordinate agency heads in the Executive Service established by subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of this title, subject to the advice and consent of the Council, within 180 calendar days of the date of the establishment of the subordinate agency or the date of a vacancy. A nomination shall be submitted to the Council for a 90-day period of review, excluding days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the nomination by resolution within this 90-day review period, the nomination shall be deemed confirmed.

(1) If the Mayor fails to nominate a person within 180 days of the establishment of the subordinate agency vacancy or the date of vacancy, no District funds may be expended to compensate any person serving in the position.

(2) The Mayor may designate an acting subordinate agency head, but this designation shall not suspend the requirements of this section, or the provisions of § 1-610.59(a).

(b) The Mayor shall not appoint board or commission members to serve in a position that the law requires to be filled by Mayoral appointment with the advice and consent of the Council.

(c) No person shall serve in a hold-over capacity for longer than 180 days after the expiration of the term to which he or she was appointed, in a position that is required by law to be filled by Mayoral appointment with the advice and consent of the Council including to positions on boards and commissions.

(d) The provisions of this section shall not be affected by any provision in subchapter VI of Chapter 3 of this title.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Mayor shall transmit to the Council, for a 90-day period of review, excluding days of Council recess, nominations to the boards and commissions listed in this subsection. If the Council does not approve by resolution within the 90-day period a nomination to these boards or commissions, the nomination shall be deemed disapproved.

(1) The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, established by § 25-104(a);

(2) The District of Columbia Board of Library Trustees, established by § 39- 104;

(3) The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia, established by § 38-1202.01;

(4) The Board of Zoning Adjustment, established by § 6-641.07;

(5) The Police Complaints Board, established by § 5-1104;

(6) The Contract Appeals Board, established by § 2-360.01.

(7) The District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics, established by § 1-1001.03;

(8) The Commission on Human Rights, established by § 2-1404.01;

(9) Repealed;

(10) The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors, established by § 42-2702.02;

(11) The District of Columbia Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board, established by § 3-1301;

(12) Repealed.

(13) The Historic Preservation Review Board, established by Mayor's Order 83- 119, issued May 6, 1983 (30 DCR 3031) in accordance with § 6-1103;

(14) The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors, established by § 9-1006(e);

(15) Repealed.

(16) The Office of Employee Appeals, established by § 1-606.01;

(17) The Public Employee Relations Board, established by § 1-605.01;

(18) The Public Service Commission, established by § 34-801;

(19) The Rental Housing Commission, established by § 45-2511;

(20) The Washington Convention and Sports Authority Board of Directors, established by § 10-1202.05;

(21) The Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors, established by § 34- 2202.04;

(22) The Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia, established by § 6- 621.01;

(23) Repealed.

(24) The District of Columbia Taxicab Commission, established by § 40-1704;

(25) Repealed.

(26) Repealed.

(27) The Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia Housing Authority, established by § 6-211;

(28) Repealed.

(29) Homeland Security Commission established by § 7-2271.02; and

(30) Commission on Fashion Arts and Events, established by § 3-651.

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Mayor shall transmit to the Council, for a 45-day period of review, excluding days of Council recess, nominations to the boards and commissions listed in this subsection. The Council shall be deemed to have approved a nomination under this subsection if during the 45-day period, no member introduces a resolution disapproving the nomination. If a member introduces a resolution disapproving the nomination within the 45-day period, the Council shall have an additional 45 days, excluding days of Council recess, to disapprove the nomination by resolution, or it will be deemed approved.

(1) The Apprenticeship Council, established by § 32-1402;

(2) The Armory Board, established by § 3-302;

(3) Repealed;

(4) The Board of Dentistry, established by § 3-1202.01;

(5) The Board of Medicine, established by § 3-1202.03;

(6) The Board of Nursing, established by § 3-1202.04;

(7) The Board of Nursing Home Administration, established by § 3-1202.05;

(8) The Board of Psychology, established by § 3-1202.11;

(9) Repealed.

(10) The Child Support Guideline Commission, established by § 16-916.02;

(11) The Commission on the Arts and Humanities, established by § 39-203 note;

(12) The District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission, established by § 3-604;

(13) The Multistate Tax Commission, established by § 47-441;

(14) The Public Access Corporation Board of Directors, established by § 34- 1253.02;

(15) The Board of Real Estate, established by § 47-2853.06(h);

(16) Repealed;

(17) The Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, established by § 3-1202.02;

(18) The Board of Occupational Therapy, established by § 3-1202.06;

(19) The Board of Optometry, established by § 3-1202.07;

(20) The Board of Pharmacy, established by § 3-1202.08;

(21) The Board of Physical Therapy, established by § 3-1202.09;

(22) The Board of Podiatry, established by § 3-1202.10;

(23) The Board of Social Work, established by § 3-1202.12;

(24) The Board of Professional Counseling, established by § 3-1202.13;

(25) The Board of Respiratory Care, established by § 3-1202.14;

(26) The Board of Massage Therapy, established by § 3-1202.15;

(27) The Board of Chiropractic, established by § 3-1202.16;

(28) The Statewide Health Coordinating Council, established by § 44-403;

(29) The Board of Barber and Cosmetology, established by § 47-2853.06(c);

(30) The Board of Real Estate Appraisers, established by § 47-2853.06(g);

(31) Repealed;

(32) The Board of Funeral Directors, established by § 47-2853.06(f);

(33) Repealed;

(34) Repealed;

(35) The Board of Veterinary Examiners for the District of Columbia, established by § 3-505;

(36) Reserved;

(37) The Board of Architecture and Interior Designers, established by § 47- 2853.06(a);

(38) The Board of Accountancy, established by § 47-2853.06(b);

(39) The Board of Industrial Trades, established by § 47-2853.06(d);

(40) The Board of Professional Engineering, established by § 47-2853.06(e);

(41) The Housing and Community Development Reform Commission, established by § 6-1032;

(42) The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development, established by § 2-1373;

(43) The Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, established by § 3-1202.17;

(44) The District of Columbia Small and Local Business Opportunity Commission, established by § 2-218.21;

(45) The Security Officer Advisory Commission;

(46) The Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Commission, established by § 3-1352;

(47) The Commission on African Affairs, established by § 2-1393;

(48) The Science Advisory Board to the Department of Forensic Sciences, established by § 5-1501.11; and

(49) The Commission on African-American Affairs, established by § 3-1441.

(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Mayor shall directly appoint members to boards and commissions, without the advice and consent of the Council, to the boards and commissions not contained in subsections (e) and (f) of this section.

(h) This section shall not apply to positions on boards and commissions that are designated by law for the Mayor, his or her designee, or another member of the executive branch or his or her designee.

(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-142, § 2, 25 DCR 6112; Mar. 4, 1981, D.C. Law 3-131, § 802, 28 DCR 326; Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-201, § 3, 36 DCR 248; May 10, 1989, D.C. Law 7-231, § 4, 36 DCR 492; Oct. 15, 1993, D.C. Law 10-39, § 2, 40 DCR 5827; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1245, 46 DCR 3142; June 12, 1999, D.C. Law 12-285, § 2, 46 DCR 1355; Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 1103, 46 DCR 6373; Oct. 14, 1999, D.C. Law 13-49, §§ 3, 15, 46 DCR 5153; Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 111, 47 DCR 520; May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-105, § 28, 47 DCR 1325; June 19, 2001, D.C. Law 13-313, § 3, 48 DCR 1873; July 12, 2001, D.C. Law 14-18, § 9(c), 48 DCR 4047; Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 308, 48 DCR 6981; Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 1148, 49 DCR 6968; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-88, § 3, 50 DCR 10999; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, §§ 15, 18, 51 DCR 881; Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-216, § 3, 51 DCR 9123; Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-219, § 201(b), 51 DCR 9142; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 2, 52 DCR 2638; Apr. 7, 2006, D.C. Law 16-91, § 116, 52 DCR 10637; Nov. 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-187, § 221, 53 DCR 6722; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 115, 53 DCR 6794; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-262, § 409, 54 DCR 794; Feb. 6, 2008, D.C. Law 17-108, § 202, 54 DCR 10993; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-148, § 5, 55 DCR 2219; July 18, 2008, D.C. Law 17-197, § 10(a), 55 DCR 6277; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, §§ 127(b), 175, 208, 233, 249, 56 DCR 1117; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 2082(a), 57 DCR 181; Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18- 363, § 3(a), 58 DCR 963; Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 18, 58 DCR 5403; Mar. 14, 2012, D.C. Law 19-106, § 4, 59 DCR 440; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 203, 59 DCR 6190.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-633.7.

1973 Ed., § 1-362.7.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 13-38, in subsec. (e), in the first sentence of the introductory paragraph, substituted "paragraphs (1)-(26)" for "paragraphs (1)-(24)", and added pars. (25) and (26).

D.C. Law 13-49, in par. (20) of subsec. (e), substituted "§ 9-806" for § 9-803 "; in par. (3) of subsec. (f), substituted "Mayor's Order 96-27, issued March 5, 1996 (43 DCR 1367)" for "Mayor's Order 94-115, issued May 9, 1994 (41 DCR 2864)"; validated previously made technical amendments; and repealed pars. (31), (33), and (34) of subsec. (f), which previously read:

"(31) The Board of Chiropractic, established by § 2-3302.16;"

"(33) The Board of Respiratory Care, established by § 2-3302.14;

"(34) The Board of Social Work, established by § 2-3302.12; and".

D.C. Law 13-91, in subsec. (a), substituted "§ 1-611.51" for "§ 1-611.1"; and in subsec. (f), in par. (15), substituted "The Board of Real Estate, established by § 47-2853.6(h)" for "The Real Estate Commission of the District of Columbia, established by § 45-1923", in par. (29), substituted "The Board of Barber and Cosmetology, established by § 47-2853.6(c)" for "The Barber and Cosmetology Board, established by § 2-422", in par. (30), substituted "The Board of Real Estate Appraisers, established by § 47-2853.6(g)" for "The Board of Appraisers, established by § 45-3202", in par. (32), substituted "The Board of Funeral Directors, established by § 47-2853.6(f)" for "The Board of Funeral Directors, established by § 2-2803", in par. (35), inserted "for the District of Columbia", and added pars. (37) to (40).

D.C. Law 13-105, in subsec. (e), in the first sentence of the introductory paragraph, substituted "paragraphs (1)-(27)" for "paragraphs (1)-(26)", in par. (25), deleted "and" from the end, in par. (26), added "and", and added par. (27).

D.C. Law 13-313 repealed par. (16) of subsec. (f) which had read:

"(16) The Sex Offender Registration Advisory Council, established by § 22- 4103;"

D.C. Law 14-18 repealed par. (9) of subsec. (e) which had read:

"(9) The Health and Hospitals Public Benefit Corporation Board of Directors, established by § 44-1102.03;"

D.C. Law 15-354, in subsec. (e), substituted "in this subsection" for ""in paragraphs (1)-(27) of this subsection"; in subsec. (f), substituted "in this subsection" for "in paragraphs (1)-(42) of this subsection", and repealed par. (3) which had read:

"(3) The Board of Appeals and Review, established by Mayor's Order 96-27, issued March 5, 1996 (43 DCR 1367);"

Section 308 of D.C. Law 14-28, in subsec. (f), substituted "(42)" for "(41)" in the introductory paragraph, made nonsubstantive changes to pars. (40) and (41), and added par. (42).

Section 1148 of D.C. Law 14-190, in subsec. (f), made nonsubstantive changes in pars. (39) and (40), and added par. (41).

D.C. Law 15-88, in subsec. (f), made nonsubstantive changes in pars. (41) and (42), and added par. (43).

D.C. Law 15-105, in subsec. (a), substituted "subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of this title" for "§ 1-610.51"; in par. (14) of subsec. (f), substituted "§ 34- 1253.02" for "§ 34-1229"; and, in pars. (40), (41), and (42) of subsec. (f), validated previously made technical corrections.

D.C. Law 15-216 rewrote par. (8) of subsec. (e) which had read:

"(8) The District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights, established by Commission on Human Rights Order, issued July 8, 1971 (C.O. 71-224);"

D.C. Law 15-219, in subsec. (e), substituted "(1)-(28)" for "(1)-(27)" in the lead-in text, deleted "and" following the semicolon in par. (26), substituted "; and" for a period in par. (27), and added par. (28).

D.C. Law 16-91, in par. (e)(5), substituted "Police Complaints" for "Citizen Complaint Review"; repealed par. (e)(23); and added par. (f)(44).

D.C. Law 16-187, in subsec. (f), deleted "and" from the end of par. (43), substituted "; and" for a period at the end of par. (44), and added par. (45).

D.C. Law 16-191, in pars. (42) and (43) of subsec. (f), validated previously made technical corrections.

D.C. Law 16-262, in subsec. (e), added par. (29).

D.C. Law 17-148, in subsec. (e), added par. (30).

D.C. Law 17-108, in subsec. (a)(2), inserted ", or the provisions of § 1- 610.59(a)".

D.C. Law 17-197, in subsec. (f), deleted "and" from the end of par. (44), substituted "; and" for a period at the end of par. (45), and added par. (46).

D.C. Law 17-353 , in subsec. (e)(30), substituted "Events, established by § 3- 651" for "Events", in subsec. (f), deleted "; and" from the end of par. (45); substituted "; and" for a period at the end of par. (46), and added par. (47), and validated previously made technical corrections in subsecs. (f)(28), (42), (43), (45).

D.C. Law 18-111 repealed subsec. (e)(12); and, in subsec. (e)(20), substituted "Washington Convention and Sports Authority" for "Washington Convention Center Authority". Prior to repeal, subsec. (e)(12) read as follows:

"(12) The District of Columbia Sports Commission Board of Directors, established by § 3-1404;".

D.C. Law 18-363 repealed subsec. (f)(9), which formerly read:

"(9) The Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals, established by § 47- 825.01;"

D.C. Law 19-18, in subsec. (f), added par. (48).

D.C. Law 19-106 added subsec. (f)(49).

D.C. Law 19-171 rewrote subsec. (e)(6) and repealed subsecs. (e)(15), (25), (26), and (28), which formerly read:

"(6) The Contract Appeals Board, established by § 2-309.01;"

"(15) The National Capital Revitalization Corporation Board, established by § 2-1219.03;"

"(25) The Redevelopment Land Agency Board of Directors, established by § 6- 301.03;

"(26) The Economic Development Finance Corporation Board of Directors, established by § 2-1207.03;"

"(28) The Board of Directors of the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation, established by § 2-1223.05;"

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Confirmation Holdover Temporary Amendment Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-21, September 30, 1993, 41 DCR 7214).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Temporary Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Law 13-95, April 12, 2000, law notification 47 DCR 2846).

Section 2 of D.C. Law 16-215, in subsec. (f), in par. (43), struck "and" at the end, in par. (44) substituted "; and" for the period, and added par. (45) to read as follows:

"(45) The Commission on African Affairs, established by section 4 of the Office and Commission on African Affairs Act of 2006, effective June 8, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-111; D.C. Official Code § 2-1393)."

Section 5(b) of D.C. Law 16-215 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Section 3 of D.C. Law 19-75, in subsec. (b), substituted "; provided, that the Mayor is authorized to make new interim appointments of members serving on the Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals, established by D.C. Official Code § 47-825.01, as of October 1, 2011, who may continue to serve in that capacity until the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission for the District of Columbia have been approved by the Council and appointed by the Mayor in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 47-825.01a(a)(1)(F)." for a period at the end.

Section 8(b) of D.C. Law 19-75 provides that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 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 § 2 of the Confirmation Act Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-92, June 4, 1999, 46 DCR 5330).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 1103 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 3 of the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-210, December 17, 1999, 47 DCR 9).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 27 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) amendment of section, see § 3 of the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-280, March 7, 2000, 47 DCR 2022).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 27 of the District of Columbia Housing Authority Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-346, June 5, 2000, 47 DCR 4980).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1148 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-453, July 23, 2002, 49 DCR 8026).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 201(b) of Anacostia Waterfront Corporation Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-586, November 1, 2004, 51 DCR 10681).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 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) amendment of section, see § 2 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).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2082(a) 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) amendment of section, see § 2082(a) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of Real Property Tax Appeals Commission Establishment Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-169, October 11, 2011, 58 DCR 8905).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of Real Property Tax Appeals Commission Establishment Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-256, December 21, 2011, 58 DCR 11219).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 2-142 was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 2-11, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on October 17, 1978 and October 31, 1978, respectively. Vetoed by the Mayor on November 27, 1978, and enacted without signature on December 12, 1978, it was assigned Act No. 2-312 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-201, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-603.01.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-231, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-611.11.

Law 10-4, the "Confirmation Temporary Amendment Act of 1993," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 10-172. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on March 2, 1993, and April 7, 1993, respectively. Approved without the signature of the Mayor on April 30, 1993, it was assigned Act No. 10-22 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 10-4 became effective on June 24, 1993.

Law 10-39, the "Confirmation Act of 1993," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 10-148, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 29, 1993, and July 13, 1993, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 30, 1993, it was assigned Act No. 10-74 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 10-39 became effective on October 15, 1993.

Law 12-261, the "Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-845, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 1, 1998, and December 15, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 31, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-615 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-261 became effective on April 20, 1999.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-(D.C. Act 12-622), see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-603.01.

For Law 13-38, see notes following § 1-603.01.

For Law 13-49, see notes following § 1-616.54.

For Law 13-91, see notes following § 1-602.03.

Law 13-105, the "District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-169, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 7, 1999, and December 21, 1999, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 18, 2000, it was assigned Act No. 13-254 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-105 became effective on May 9, 2000.

For Law 13-313, see notes following § 1-307.67.

Law 14-18, the " Health Care Privatization Amendment Act of 2001", was approved April 30, 2001 by the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority pursuant to section 207(c) of Public Law 104-8, and assigned DCFRMMA-3. The Act was transmitted to both Houses of Congress by the Authority on May 7, 2001, for its review. The Authority gave notice to the Council by letter dated August 6, 2001 that the 30-day Congressional Review Period expired on July 11, 2001. D.C. Law 14-18 became effective on July 12, 2001.

Law 14-28, the "Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Act of 2001", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 14-144, which was referred to the Committee Of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 1, 2001, and June 5, 2001, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 29, 2001, it was assigned Act No. 14-85 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 14-28 became effective on October 3, 2001.

For Law 14-190, see notes following § 1-301.131.

Law 15-88, the "Marriage and Family Therapy Amendment Act of 2003", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-20, which was referred to Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on October 7, 2003, and November 4, 2003, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on November 25, 2003, it was assigned Act No. 15-256 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-88 became effective on March 10, 2004.

For Law 15-105, see notes following § 1-301.47.

Law 15-216, the "Commission on Human Rights Establishment Amendment Act of 2004", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-51, which was referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights, Latino Affairs and Property. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 29, 2004, and July 13, 2004, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 2, 2004, it was assigned Act No. 15-521 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-216 became effective on December 7, 2004.

Law 15-219, the "Anacostia Waterfront Corporation Act of 2004", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-616, which was referred to the Committee on Economic Development. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 29, 2004, and July 13, 2004, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 5, 2004, it was assigned Act No. 15-527 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-219 became effective on December 7, 2004.

Law 15-354, the "Technical Amendments Act of 2004", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-1130 which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 7, 2004, and December 21, 2004, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on February 9, 2005, it was assigned Act No. 15-770 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-354 became effective on April 13, 2005.

For Law 16-91, see notes following § 1-301.45.

Law 16-187, the "Enhanced Professional Security Amendment Act of 2006", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-102, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 6, 2006, and July 11, 2006, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 25, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-465 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 16-187 became effective on November 16, 2006.

For Law 16-191, see notes following § 1-325.44.

Law 16-262, the "Homeland Security, Risk Reduction, and Preparedness Amendment Act of 2006", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-242, which was referred to Committee on Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 5, 2006, and December 19, 2006, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 28, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-618 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 16-262 became effective on March 14, 2007.

Law 17-148, the "Commission on Fashion Arts and Events Establishment Act of 2008", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No.17-173 which was referred to the Committee on Economic Development. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on January 8, 2008, and February 5, 2008, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on February 22, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-292 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-148 became effective on April 15, 2008.

For Law 17-108, see notes following § 1-209.05.

Law 17-197, the "Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Act of 2008", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No.17-138 which was referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on April 1, 2008, and May 6, 2008, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on May 23, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-394 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-197 became effective on July 18, 2008.

For Law 17-353, see notes following § 1-129.05.

For Law 18-111, see notes following § 1-301.181.

Law 18-363, the "Real Property Tax Appeals Commission Establishment Act of 2010", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 18-530, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Revenue. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 7, 2010, and December 21, 2010, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 28, 2011, it was assigned Act No. 18-714 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 18- 363 became effective on April 8, 2011.

Law 19-18, the "Department of Forensic Sciences Establishment Act of 2011", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 19-5, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 3, 2011, and May 7, 2011, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 24, 2011, it was assigned Act No. 19-89 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 19-18 became effective on August 17, 2011.

Law 19-106, the "Commission on African-American Affairs Establishment Act of 2012", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 19-213, which was referred to the Committee on Aging and Community Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 20, 2012, and January 4, 2012, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 20, 2012, it was assigned Act No. 19-281 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 19- 106 became effective on March 14, 2012.

For history of Law 19-171, see notes under § 1-125.

Miscellaneous Notes

Amendment of Organization Order No. 112, establishing Board of Appeals and Review: See Mayor's Order 84-31, February 9, 1984.