701

MEMBERSHIP

701.1 (a) In accordance with section 204(a) of the Clemency Act (D.C. Official Code § 24-481.04(a)), the Board shall consist of the following members:

(1) Five (5) individuals appointed by the Mayor pursuant to section 2(e) of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01(e)), with the following qualifications:

(A) One (1) member with a background in returning citizen issues;

(B) One (1) mental-health professional;

(C) One (1) member with a background in victim's rights;

(D) One (1) member of the District of Columbia Bar in good standing, with experience in criminal law; and

(E) One (1) District resident community member.

(2) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia, or the Attorney General's designee; and

(3) The Chairperson of the Council committee with jurisdiction over judiciary and public safety matters, or the Chairperson's designee.

(b) In addition to the members described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the Mayor shall, in accordance with section 204(b) of the Clemency Act (D.C. Official Code § 24-481.04(b)), invite the Director of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, or the Director's designee, and the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, or the United States Attorney's designee, to participate as members of the Board. Designees of these members must come from within their respective organizations.

701.2 As provided in section 204(e) of the Clemency Act (D.C. Official Code § 24-481.04(e)):

(a) Board members appointed pursuant to subsection 701.1(a)(1) of this section shall serve a four (4) year term, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

1. (b) Of the members initially appointed under subsection 701.1(a)(1) of this section, three (3) members shall be appointed to serve for a four (4) year term and two (2) members shall be appointed to serve for a three (3) year term.
2. (c) The terms of the members first appointed pursuant to subsection 701.1(a)(1) of this section shall begin on the date by which a majority of the members appointed pursuant to subsection 701.1(a)(1) of this section are sworn in, which shall become the anniversary date for all subsequent appointments.701.3 - (a) The Board shall select a Chairperson from among the members appointed pursuant to subsection 701.1(a)(1).
3. (b) The Chairperson shall serve for a term of one (1) year and may be reelected to serve more than one (1) term.
4. (c) The Chairperson shall perform the following duties:
5. (1) The Chairperson shall be responsible for the development of the agenda, with the assistance of OGC, and shall preside at all meetings of the Board;
6. (2) The Chairperson, with the assistance of OGC, shall be responsible for scheduling dates for meetings and hearings. The Chairperson shall consult with OGC to achieve compliance with Open Meetings Act requirements, and determine what technical assistance may be required;
7. (3) The Chairperson may establish committees or subcommittees when necessary to accomplish the work of the Board; and
8. (4) The Chairperson shall sign all correspondence necessary to carry out the purposes and functions of the Board. Electronic signatures are sufficient for this purpose.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 013812 (December 24, 2021).