• Current through October 23, 2012

(a) The Task Force shall be selected by the Mayor and the Chairman of the Council and be comprised of no more than 23 representatives from the following entities:

(1) University research and federal research communities;

(2) Business leaders including entrepreneurs;

(3) Real estate development;

(4) Banking, investment, and venture capital;

(5) Government and public policy;

(6) Public education;

(7) Community organizations; and

(8) Washington, D.C.-area grantmakers.

(b) The chairperson shall be appointed by the Mayor from among the members.

(c) The Mayor shall appoint at least 3 members from the Task Force to the Federal Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy ("CEDS") Committee.

(d) Members shall serve without compensation; except, that members may receive reimbursement for documented expenses incurred in the service of the Task Force.

(e) The Mayor shall provide staff support to the Task Force and the funds necessary to accomplish its duties and the purposes of this subchapter.

(f) The Task Force may meet as necessary to conduct its official business.

(g) The Task Force may conduct hearings, receive testimony, and establish rules of procedure as may be necessary.

(h) The Task Force shall disband no later than one year after its initial meeting.

(Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-190, § 4, 53 DCR 6791.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 16-190, see notes following § 2-1221.31.