District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 1-610.58. Separation pay.

(b)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, Charles H. Ramsey, Chief of Police, shall be paid separation pay equivalent to up to 6 months of his basic pay upon involuntary separation from the District government by the Mayor if the involuntary separation is without cause.

(2) If Chief Ramsey is involuntarily separated without cause at any time during the last 6 months of his term, as that term is set forth in § 5-105.01(c), he shall be entitled to separation pay equal to the actual number of days remaining in his term.

(c)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, Cathy L. Lanier, Chief of Police, shall be paid separation pay in a lump sum equivalent to 4 months of her basic pay upon involuntary separation from the District government if the separation is without “material failure,” or for a “good reason,” as those terms are described in an employment agreement between the District of Columbia and Cathy L. Lanier, Chief of Police, dated May 8, 2012.

(2) If Chief Lanier is involuntarily separated without material failure or for a good reason, Chief Lanier and her eligible dependents shall be entitled to continue to participate in the District of Columbia's health and welfare insurance plans, in which Chief Lanier participated immediately before the date of termination and at the same contribution rates as active employees: