District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 50-301. Department of For-Hire Vehicles--Director.

(a) The DFHV shall be headed by a Director.  The Director shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1-523.01(a).

(b) The Director shall have authority over the DFHV, its functions and personnel, including the power to re-delegate to employees authority as, in the judgment of the Director, is warranted in the interests of efficiency and sound administration.

(c) The Director may organize the personnel and property transferred herein within any organizational unit of the DFHV as the Director deems appropriate.

(d) The Director may promulgate rules, regulations, standards, and programs to preserve, protect, and enhance the environment that are at least as stringent as corresponding federal rules, regulations, and standards.