The Chief Advocate shall:

1. (1) Be a resident of the District of Columbia within 180 days of appointment and shall remain a resident for the duration of the appointment;
2. (2) Possess experience in outreach, advocacy, social work, law, or counseling; and
3. (3) Have management experience that demonstrates the ability to hire and supervise qualified staff.

Applicability of D.C. Law 20-76: § 401 of D.C. Law 20-76 provided that the change made to this section by § 203 of D.C. Law 20-76 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.

Section 7008 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 401 of D.C. Law 20-76. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 20-76 have been given effect.

History

Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-76, § 203

Applicability

Applicability of D.C. Law 20-76: § 401 of D.C. Law 20-76 provided that the change made to this section by § 203 of D.C. Law 20-76 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.

Section 7008 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 401 of D.C. Law 20-76. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 20-76 have been given effect.

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 401 of D.C. Law 20-76, see § 7008 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).

For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 401 of D.C. Law 20-76, see § 7008 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).