(a) There is established a Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Nutrition ("Mayor's Council") with the mission to improve the health and wellness of all District residents through physical activity and healthy eating.
(b)(1) The following individuals, or their designees, shall be members of the Mayor's Council:
(A) The Mayor of the District of Columbia;
(B) The Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation;
(C) The Chancellor of District of Columbia Public Schools;
(D) The Chair of the Public Charter School Board;
(E) The Director of the Department of Aging; and
(F) Director of the Department of Health;
(2) The Mayor shall designate one of the members listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection to serve as the chairperson. The chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
(3)(A) In addition to the members listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Mayor's Council shall include:
(i) Five members appointed by the Council of the District of Columbia; and
(ii) Up to 14 members appointed by the Mayor.
(B) All members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall:
(i) Be residents of the District of Columbia;
(ii) Have experience related to physical fitness, health, or nutrition;
(iii) Serve 3-year terms; and
(iv) Serve without compensation.
(C) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(c) The Mayor's Council shall meet no fewer than 2 times per year. The time and place of its meetings shall be provided by the executive committee, established by § 7-126; provided, that the Department of Health shall convene at least 2 meetings per year.
(Dec. 2, 2011, D.C. Law 19-58, § 2, 58 DCR 8969.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
Law 19-58, the "Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Nutrition Establishment Act of 2011", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 19- 34, which was referred to the Committee on Health. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 12, 2011, and September 20, 2011, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on October 14, 2011, it was assigned Act No. 19-188 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 19- 58 became effective on December 2, 2011.
(a) The Mayor's Council shall:
(1) Advise the Mayor on matters related to physical fitness, obesity, and nutrition;
(2) Develop objectives to raise awareness of the:
(A) Risks of obesity;
(B) Benefits of physical activity and fitness; and
(C) Benefits of healthy eating;
(3) Publish an annual report on the state of physical fitness, obesity, and nutrition, including any recommendations ("fitness report");
(4) Publish an annual report detailing all gifts, donations, and other funds received and all expenditures; and
(5) Perform any other duties as determined by the Mayor to be necessary or appropriate.
(b) The Mayor's Council may solicit and receive contributions to support the purposes of this subchapter.
(Dec. 2, 2011, D.C. Law 19-58, § 3, 58 DCR 8969.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-58, see notes under § 7-121.
The Department of Health shall assist with the administrative functions of the Mayor's Council as feasible and as not otherwise provided.
(Dec. 2, 2011, D.C. Law 19-58, § 4, 58 DCR 8969.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-58, see notes under § 7-121.
The Department of Health shall provide data relating to physical activity, nutrition, and obesity and technical assistance to the Mayor's Council to assist it in publishing the annual fitness report required by § 7-122(a)(3).
(Dec. 2, 2011, D.C. Law 19-58, § 5, 58 DCR 8969.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-58, see notes under § 7-121.
(a) There is established as a nonlapsing fund the Fitness Fund, which shall be separate from the General Fund of the District of Columbia and shall be used solely for the purposes of this subchapter; provided, that not more than 5% of the total funds in the Fitness Fund in any given fiscal year shall be used to pay administrative costs.
(b) The Mayor shall deposit into the Fitness Fund:
(1) All general revenue funds appropriated for the Mayor's Council;
(2) Any contributions received:
(A) Through solicitation;
(B) As gifts, by devise or bequest;
(C) As donations or grants; and
(D) Through any other revenue source.
(c) All funds deposited into the Fitness 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 this subchapter without regard to fiscal year limitation, subject to authorization by Congress.
(Dec. 2, 2011, D.C. Law 19-58, § 6, 58 DCR 8969.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-58, see notes under § 7-121.
There is established an executive committee, which shall:
(1) Be part of the Mayor's Council;
(2) Advise the Mayor's Council;
(3) Be led by the chairperson designated pursuant to § 7-121(b)(2);
(4) Be comprised of not more than 10 members of the Mayor's Council; provided, that at least 3 members are members appointed by the Council, pursuant to § 7-121(b)(3)(A)(i), and 3 members are members appointed by the Mayor, pursuant to § 7-121(b)(3)(A)(ii); and
(5) Meet no fewer than 4 times per year, and at least one time each quarter of the year.
(Dec. 2, 2011, D.C. Law 19-58, § 7, 58 DCR 8969.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-58, see notes under § 7-121.
