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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The Commission shall be supported by an Executive Director, who shall be a District resident appointed by the Mayor.
(b) The Executive Director shall:
(1) Report on a regular basis, as determined by the Chairperson of the Commission, to the Commission;
(2) Assist in the preparation of the poverty-reduction plan and annual reports, conduct the administrative activities of the Commission, and perform other duties, as directed by the Chairperson of the Commission; and
(3) Hire and supervise other Commission staff, as the approved Commission budget permits.
(c) The Commission may retain outside consultants to assist with preparing and drafting the poverty-reduction plan and annual reports; provided, that the approved Commission budget permits.
(d)(1) The Mayor shall provide sufficient office space for the Executive Director and any staff.
(2) The Department of Employment Services, and other agencies as the Mayor may designate, shall provide administrative and technical support to the Commission.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 3-641. Commission on Poverty; resources and staff. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-3-641-05/
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