Section 7-771.08 - Temporary personnel and procurement authorityEffective until October 1, 2009, the Department shall exercise:
(1) Personnel authority to hire, retain, and terminate personnel as appropriate to perform the functions of the Department consistent with Chapter 6 of Title 1, including establishing compensation and reimbursement consistent with the District's wage grade and non-wage grade schedules and the Congressionally approved budget; and(2) Procurement authority independent of the Office of Contracting and Procurement, consistent with Chapter 3A of Title 2; except that § 2-352.01 a shall not apply.Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-109, § 9, 55 DCR 216; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 209, 59 DCR 6190.