There is established an Office on Latino Affairs. The Office shall provide within the District of Columbia government a single administrative unit, responsible to the Mayor, to administer such programs as shall be delegated to it by the Mayor, the Council, and the Commission, to promote the welfare of the Latino community.
D.C. Code § 2-1311
Administration, merit system, "subordinate agency" defined to include Office of Latino Affairs, see § 1-603.01. .