D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 3, r. 3-5100

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 3-5100 - ESTABLISHMENT AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD

5100.1

The Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (Board) is established pursuant to the authority and purposes set forth in the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011 (Act), effective April 27, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-124; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01et seq.)

5100.2

The Board is vested with authority to administer and enforce the provisions of Title II of the Act.

5100.3

The Board is composed of five (5) members, no more than three (3) of whom shall be members of the same political party, who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council of the District of Columbia.

5100.4

The Mayor shall designate the Chairperson of the Board.

5100.5

The Board shall act by affirmative action of a majority of members present.

5100.6

In the event of a tie vote by the Board on a proposed action, including any proposed enforcement action, the proposed action will not take effect.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 3, r. 3-5100

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 739 (January 25, 2013); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 10535 (8/16/2019)

Authority: Section 209 of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, effective April 27, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-124; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01 et seq.) (2012 Supp.).