Council Executive Administration and Labor

This bill amends the District of Columbia Election Code to require a special election for the DC Delegate position within 49 days if the House Speaker declares "extraordinary circumstances" (more than 100 vacancies in the House of Representatives). It specifically applies when a vacancy occurs in the Delegate's office during such federal crisis, overriding the District's standard election timeline (which typically allows 70-174 days). The change aligns DC's process with federal law (2 U.S.C. § 8(b)), mandating the Board of Elections to follow the 49-day federal deadline instead of local rules. This affects only DC's Delegate office during rare, large-scale House vacancies, not routine vacancies.

This bill is a confirmation resolution that allows the District of Columbia Council to officially approve Gregory McCarthy as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Elections. The resolution fills a vacant seat left by Gary Thompson and assigns McCarthy a term ending on July 7, 2027. Once the Council adopts the resolution, it will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor, and the measure takes effect immediately upon adoption.

This bill confirms Lafayette Barnes as a member of the Office of Employee Appeals in the District of Columbia, replacing Arrington Dixon for the remainder of an unexpired term ending on April 6, 2028. The resolution formally approves Barnes' appointment, which is part of the standard process for filling vacant positions within the District's government personnel system. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor, and the measure takes effect immediately upon passage.

This bill confirms Michael Wakefield as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Elections to fill a vacancy left by James Caleb Boggs, III. The resolution formally approves Wakefield's appointment for a term ending in July 2028, based on his nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Wakefield, a lawyer with experience in election law and public policy, will serve on the board that oversees local election administration. The Council must adopt this resolution to complete the confirmation process before Wakefield can officially begin his duties.

This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves the appointment of Lee Clark as a public member of the District of Columbia Public Employee Relations Board. The legislation fills a vacant seat previously held by Ann Hoffman and grants Clark a term lasting until December 12, 2028. By passing this resolution, the Council completes the legal process required to finalize Clark's role on the board, which handles labor-management relations for public employees. The bill also mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor once adopted.