Establishment of the Office on African American Affairs

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(a) There is established an Office on African American Affairs ("OAAA"), which shall monitor the delivery of services and make policy recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding housing, health, education, employment, social services, public safety, and business opportunities for the District's African American community.

(b) OAAA shall be headed by an Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1-523.01(a). The Executive Director shall be a full-time position, for which annual compensation shall be fixed in accordance with subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1. The Executive Director shall have such staff as is appropriated in an approved budget or provided through federal or private grants.

(Feb. 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-59, § 2, 65 DCR 2.)


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