District of Columbia Code Division VII. Property. § 42-3502.01. Continuation of Rental Housing Commission; composition; appointment; qualifications; compensation; removal.

(a-1)(1) The Rental Housing Commission shall be composed of 2 regular members and a Chairperson, all of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council in accordance with § 1-523.01(e); provided, that the Mayor may designate a member appointed before February 22, 2019, to serve as Chairperson until the Mayor appoints a Chairperson with the advice and consent of the Council.

(2) The first members appointed after July 1, 2010, shall serve the following terms:

(3) Upon the expiration of members' terms pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, members shall serve 3-year terms; provided, that all terms have the same anniversary date.

(1) Be admitted to practice law before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals;

(2) Be a resident of the District within 180 days of taking office;

(3) Be neither a housing provider nor a tenant;

(4) Possess skills and experience relevant to the following:

(5) Have at least 5 years of experience in the practice of law; and

(6) Possess judicial temperament and other expertise, experience, and skills necessary and desirable for a member of the Rental Housing Commission.

(1) Take an oath of office, as required by law, before the commencement of duties;

(2) Be accountable and responsible for the fair, impartial, effective, and efficient disposition of cases before the Rental Housing Commission;

(3) Refrain from conduct inconsistent with the duties and responsibilities of a member of the Rental Housing Commission;

(4) Devote full-time to the duties of the Rental Housing Commission;

(5) Not perform any duty, including engaging in the practice of law, that is inconsistent with the duties and responsibilities of a member of the Rental Housing Commission;

(6) Not be responsible to, or subject to the supervision or direction of, an officer, employee, attorney, or agent engaged in the performance of investigative, prosecutorial, or advisory functions for another District agency; and

(7) Conform to all legally applicable standards of conduct.

(e)(1) The Mayor may remove a member of the Rental Housing Commission only for good cause.

(2) The Mayor shall provide the Council with written justification of the removal by the effective date of the removal.