There is hereby established a Commission on Aging to advise the Mayor, the Director of the Office on Aging, the Council of the District of Columbia, and the public concerning the views and needs of the aged in the District of Columbia.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 401, 22 DCR 2460; Oct. 17, 1981, D.C. Law 4-42, § 9(b)(2), 28 DCR 3425.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2221.
1973 Ed., § 6-1721.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-24, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-501.01.
Law 4-42, the "Governmental Reorganization Procedures Act of 1981," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 4-197, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 16, 1981, and June 30, 1981, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 23, 1981, it was assigned Act No. 4-71 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.
When a vacancy develops on the Commission, the Mayor may appoint a successor to fill the unexpired portion of a term.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 402, 22 DCR 2460; June 12, 1999, D.C. Law 12-285, § 4(i), 46 DCR 1355; Oct. 14, 1999, D.C. Law 13-49, § 5, 46 DCR 5153.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2222.
1973 Ed., § 6-1722.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-49 rewrote this section, which previously read:
"The Commission shall consist of 15 public (voting) members appointed by the Mayor. At least one-half of the membership of the Commission shall consist of actual consumers of services under this program, including low income and minority older persons, at least in proportion to the number of minority older persons in the District of Columbia. There shall also be the following ex officio members: The Directors of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Recreation, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Employment Services, the Public Library, the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (or the Director or Chief of such successor agencies), and a member of the Council of the District of Columbia."
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary amendment of section, see § 4(i) 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 § 4(i) of the Confirmation Act Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-92, June 4, 1999, 46 DCR 5330).
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-24, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-501.01.
Law 12-285, the "Confirmation Amendment Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-261, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 10, 1998, and December 1, 1998, respectively. Vetoed by the Mayor on December 29, 1998, Council overrode the veto on January 5, 1999 and the Bill was assigned Act No. 12-622 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-285 became effective on June 12, 1999.
Law 13-49, the "Criminal Code and Clarifying Technical Amendments Act of 1999," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-61, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on March 2, 1999, and April 13, 1999, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on May 13, 1999, it was assigned Act No. 13-69 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-49 became effective on October 19, 1999.
Members shall be appointed with due consideration for fair geographical distribution, representation from organizations of older persons, public and voluntary agencies concerned with the aged, and members of the general public who have given evidence of particular dedication to and understanding of the needs of the aged. At least 8 members shall be 60 years of age or over, and all must be residents of the District of Columbia.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 403, 22 DCR 2460.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2223.
1973 Ed., § 6-1723.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-24, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-501.01.
Members of the Commission shall serve terms not to exceed 3 years, which shall regularly commence on October 29th in the year of appointment and expire on October 28th 3 years later. The terms shall be staggered so that 5 terms expire each year on October 28th. Members may be reappointed but may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 404, 22 DCR 2461; Mar. 10, 1982, D.C. Law 4-73, § 4(c), 28 DCR 5276.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2224.
1973 Ed., § 6-1724.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-24, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-501.01.
See note § 47-850.
When a vacancy develops on the Commission, the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia may appoint a successor to fill the unexpired portion of the term. A member may continue to serve beyond the expiration date of the member's term until a successor is duly qualified. If within 30 calendar days of development of a vacancy on the Commission the Mayor fails to transmit to the Council of the District of Columbia a nomination for that vacancy, the Council of the District of Columbia may make the appointment. If within 60 calendar days of submission of a nomination for the Commission the Council of the District of Columbia fails to act, the nomination shall be deemed confirmed.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 405, 22 DCR 2461; Sept. 29, 1988, D.C. Law § 7-152, § 2, 35 DCR 5704.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2225.
1973 Ed., § 6-1725.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-24, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-501.01.
Law 7-152, the "District of Columbia Act on the Aging Amendment Act of 1988," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 7-363, which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 28, 1988 and July 12, 1988, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 15, 1988, it was assigned Act No. 7-207 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.
The Commission shall develop its own rules of procedure, except they shall provide that the Commission shall meet at least every other month.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 406, 22 DCR 2461.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2226.
1973 Ed., § 6-1726.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-24, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-501.01.
The Commission shall select its own Chairperson, by vote.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 407, 22 DCR 2461.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2227.
1973 Ed., § 6-1727.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-24, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-501.01.
All members shall serve without compensation, but expenses incurred by the Commission as a whole, or by its individual members, when duly authorized, will become an obligation against appropriate District government and federal funds designated for that purpose.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 408, 22 DCR 2462.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2228.
1973 Ed., § 6-1728.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-24, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-501.01.
Necessary staff services shall be supplied in accordance with positions and funding approved in the current District government budget. In addition, the Director of the Office on Aging shall provide information and technical assistance as required under § 7-503.03.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 409, 22 DCR 2462.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2229.
1973 Ed., § 6-1729.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-24, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-501.01.
The Commission on Aging shall:
(1) Serve as an advocate for older persons in the District of Columbia;
(2) Review and submit to the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia, and the Office on Aging, an annual report including comments on the analysis of the needs of the aged in the District of Columbia made in the report of the Director;
(3) Advise the Director on cooperation with federal, state, and private agencies concerned with activities pertaining to the aged;
(4) Review and comment on the annual state plan required under the Older Americans Act. The statement of the Commission shall be transmitted to the Department of Health and Human Services with the plan;
(5) Develop a list of not more than 3 persons the Commission recommends for the position of Director of the Office on Aging, whenever that position is vacant, and submit that list to the Mayor;
(6) Conduct or participate in public hearings and other forums to determine views of older persons and other members of the public on matters affecting the health, safety and welfare of the aged in the District of Columbia;
(7) Bring to the attention of the Mayor and the Office on Aging cases of neglect and abuse of the aged and incidents of bias against the aged in the administration of the laws of the District of Columbia;
(8) Review and comment on the Director's review of proposed District and federal legislation, regulations, policies and programs, and comment on the Director's policy recommendations on issues affecting the health, safety, and welfare of the aged;
(9) Provide a continuing review of the activities of the Office on Aging and issue reports thereon at least annually.
(Oct. 29, 1975, D.C. Law 1-24, title IV, § 410, 22 DCR 2462; Sept. 14, 1976, D.C. Law 1-83, § 3, 23 DCR 2462.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2230.
1973 Ed., § 6-1730.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-24, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-501.01.
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-83, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-503.03.
References in Text
The "Older Americans Act," referred to in paragraph (4), is codified at 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq.
