1. (a) The Department shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, pursuant to § 1-523.01(a).

2. (b) The Director shall be knowledgeable about forensic science services and experienced in the rigors of scientific analysis. The Director shall have:

   1. (1) Graduated from an accredited college or university with a masters or doctoral degree in an applicable area of science;
   2. (2) Demonstrated training and experience in scientific research and methodology;
   3. (3) Demonstrated management and administrative skills;
   4. (4) Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of forensic sciences;
   5. (5) A minimum of 6 years experience in scientific research, forensic sciences, or a combination thereof; and
   6. (6) A minimum of 4 years experience in directing or supervising both scientific and administrative staff in a forensic science, medical, or research setting.
3. (c) The Mayor shall fix the compensation of the Director pursuant to subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-610.51 et seq.].
4. (d) The Director shall be appointed for a 4-year term.
5. (e) If a vacancy in the position of the Director occurs as a consequence of any reason, the Mayor shall appoint a successor for a new term, in the same manner provided by this chapter.

History

Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 4, 58 DCR 5403

Apr. 21, 2023, D.C. Law 24-348, § 2(c)

Applicability

Applicability of D.C. Law 24-348: § 10 of D.C. Law 24-348 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 24-348 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.