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Hearing on PR20-785/786/787 UDC Trustees (June 25)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-785, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Jim W. Dyke Jr. Confirmation Resolution of 2014
PR 20-786, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Reginald Felton Confirmation Resolution of 2014
PR 20-787, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Rev. Kendrick E. Curry Confirmation Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-785, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Jim W. Dyke Jr. Confirmation Resolution of 2014, PR 20-786, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Reginald Felton Confirmation Resolution of 2014, and PR 20-787, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Rev. Kendrick E. Curry Confirmation Resolution of 2014.  The hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.

The stated purpose of PRs 20-785, 20-786, and 20-787 is to confirm for re-appointment the nominations of Jim W. Dyke Jr., Reginald Felton, and Rev. Kendrick E. Curry to the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia for terms that expire May 15, 2019.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of these nominees for the Board.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or email Taneka Miller, Legislative Counsel, at tmiller@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Monday, June 23, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on Monday, June 23, 2014 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of PRs 20-785, 20-786, and 20-787 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http:// lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 2014.

Roundtable on B20-799 (May 30)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE

Bill 20-799, Employment Contract of Dr. James E. Lyons, Sr. as Interim President of the University of the District of Columbia Emergency Act of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public roundtable of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-799, the “Employment Contract of Dr. James E. Lyons, Sr. as Interim President of the University of the District of Columbia Emergency Act of 2014.” The public roundtable will be held Friday, May 30, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. or immediately following the Committee Hearing on PR 20-754, the “Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Lot 802 in Square 4325 within Fort Lincoln New Town Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014” in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-799 is to approve, on an emergency basis, the employment contract submitted by the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia for the appointment of Dr. James E. Lyons, Sr. as Interim President, for a period ending on or before August 31, 2015.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Taneka Miller, Legislative Counsel, at tmiller@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Wednesday, May 28, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on May 28, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the roundtable.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of Bill 20-799 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or at http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the roundtable, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014.

Budget Hearings Begin (Apr. 9)

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The Committee of the Whole’s Fiscal Year 2015 hearings on agencies budgets under its purview begin on April 9th, concluding at the end of the month.  Below are the times and dates for each of those hearings.  If you would like to testify for any of these hearings, call the Committee at (202) 724-7002.

FISCAL YEAR 2015 PROPOSED AGENCY BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PLAN HEARINGS

Public Oversight Hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 412
  • Council of the District of Columbia
  • Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
  • Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
  • District of Columbia Auditor            
Public Oversight Hearing on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber
  • District of Columbia Retirement Board
  • Teachers Retirement System
  • Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System
  • District Retiree Health Contribution
  • Office of Zoning
  • Office of Planning
 Public Oversight Hearing on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Noon in Room 412
  • Office of Contracting and Procurement
  • Contract Appeals Board
  • Innovation Fund
 Public Oversight Hearing on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber
  • Office of Budget and Planning
  • University of the District of Columbia
  • University of the District of Columbia Community College
Public Hearing on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber
  • Bill 20-749, Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Request Act of 2014
  • Bill 20-750, Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Act of 2014

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UPDATED: Hearing on PR20-606 (Feb. 20)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-606, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Joshua S. Wyner Confirmation Resolution of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-606, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Joshua S. Wyner Confirmation Resolution of 2013.  The hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014 in Hearing Room 120 of the John A. Wilson Building.  This hearing has been rescheduled to February 20, 2014 due to the government closure on February 13, 2014.

The stated purpose of PR 20-606 is to confirm for appointment the nomination of Joshua Wyner to the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of this nominee for the Board.

Those who wish to testify should contact Ms. Christina Setlow, Legislative Counsel, at (202) 724-8196, or via e-mail at csetlow@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Tuesday, February 18, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of PR 20-606 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://dcclims1.dccouncil.us/lims.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2014.

COW Agency Performance Hearings

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FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AGENCY PERFORMANCE OVERSIGHT HEARINGS

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a series of public hearings of the Committee of the Whole for Fiscal Year 2013 and 2014 Agency Performance in anticipation of the Fiscal Year 2015 budget submission.  Hearings for individual agencies will be held on the dates and times indicated in the table below in the John A. Wilson Building.

Those who wish to testify should contact the approrpriate staff (indicated in the table) at (202) 724-8196, or via e-mail by clicking on the appropriate staff and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) at least two business days before the hearing.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  Materials provided by agencies related to performance hearings can be found at http://dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close within two weeks of each hearing.

Monday 2/24
Tuesday 2/25
Friday 2/28
Wednesday 3/5
10:00 am – 4:00pm (Rm 500)
11:00 am – 6:00pm (Rm 412)
Noon – 4:00pm (Rm 120)
9:30am – 6:00pm (Rm 500)
Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP)
Innovation Fund
[Evan Cash]
University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDC-CC)
[Christina Setlow]
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)
District of Columbia Auditor(ODCA)
Office of Budget and Planning (OBP)
Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining (OLRCB)
[Renee Johnson]
Contract Appeals Board (CAB)
District of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB)
District Retiree Health Contribution
Teachers Retirement System
Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System
Office of Zoning (OZ)
Office of Planning (OP)
[Jessica Jacobs]

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