D.C. Code § 7-153
The Department of Public Health shall be under the supervision and direction of a Director who shall be appointed by the Mayor in accordance with subchapter X of Chapter 6 of Title 1, and subject to the advice and consent of the Council, as provided in § 1-523.01.
Mar. 13, 1992, D.C. Law 9-182, § 4, 39 DCR 8203
1981 Ed., § 6-133.