District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 7-771.08. Temporary personnel and procurement authority.

(1) Personnel authority to hire, retain, and terminate personnel as appropriate to perform the functions of the Department consistent with Chapter 6 of Title 1, including establishing compensation and reimbursement consistent with the District's wage grade and non-wage grade schedules and the Congressionally approved budget; and

(2) Procurement authority independent of the Office of Contracting and Procurement, consistent with Chapter 3A of Title 2; except, that § 2-352.01(a) shall not apply.