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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
For the purposes of any act or resolution of the Council of the District of Columbia, unless specifically provided otherwise, the term:
(1) “Act” means an Act of the Congress.
(2) “act” means an act of the Council.
(3) “Attorney General” means the Attorney General for the District of Columbia or designee established under § 1-204.35.
(4) “Council” means the Council of the District of Columbia established under § 1-204.01.
(5) “District” means the District of Columbia.
(6) “Home Rule Act” means the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 774; D.C. Official Code § 1-201.01 et seq.).
(7) “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia established under § 1-204.21.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 1-301.47. Definition of terms set forth in acts and resolutions. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-1-301-47/
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