1. (a) The Commission shall meet as necessary to conduct its official business.
2. (b) A majority of the voting members appointed to the Commission shall constitute a quorum.
3. (c) The Commission may act by an affirmative vote of a majority of voting members present and voting after a quorum has been established.
4. (d) The Commission may conduct public hearings, receive testimony, and call witnesses to assist the Commission in the exercise of its powers.
5. (e) The Chairperson is authorized to administer an oath or affirmation to each witness.

History

Oct. 16, 1998, D.C. Law 12-167, § 4, 45 DCR 5180

Oct. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-25, § 2(d), 54 DCR 8014

Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 3128(d)

June 8, 2024, D.C. Law 25-175, § 6(b)

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(d) of District of Columbia Sentencing and Criminal Code Revision Commission Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-72, July 20, 2007, 54 DCR 7401).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4(b) of Secure DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-410, Mar. 11, 2024, 71 DCR 2693).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4(b) of Secure DC Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-490, June 7, 2024, 71 DCR 7006).

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 17-25, in subsec. (c), substituted “8” for “7”.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 2-4203.