TOTAL PUBLIC MEMBERS: 5
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council
TERM LENGTH (YEARS): 6
RESIDENCY: Strong preference for District residency, with representation from all 8 wards
PAID BOARD: Yes
Current District of Columbia residents will receive priority and advanced preference for screening and interviews.
DESCRIPTION
The Office shall:
- Establish and maintain systems for the timely processing, recording, and control of cases;
- Maintain a database system to record and provide information on the status and disposition of cases;
- Prepare and certify official records;
- Publish final decisions of the Office;
- Provide initial responses to Freedom of Information Act requests;
- Manage a formal system for the organization, maintenance, and disposition of Office records;
- Formulate and implement programs and policies that provide research assistance to the Office and the public; and
- Maintain an updated index of cases, to include among other things subject matter and outcome, to provide research assistance to the Office and the public.
COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
The Office shall be composed of 5 members appointed by Mayor, with Council consent.
QUALIFICATIONS
Members of the Office shall have demonstrated knowledge concerning personnel management or labor relations, and a reputation for impartiality and integrity in the discharge of their responsibilities. No member shall be eligible for reappointment.
TIME COMMITMENT
The Office meets every six weeks.
If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application and attach the required documentation. All applicants will receive an email confirming their application was received. Applications will be screened as they are received. Candidates deemed most suited based on the application will be contacted to schedule further discussion.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated knowledge concerning personnel management or labor relations
What We Do
The Commemorative Works Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and Council, developing criteria for commemorative works in public spaces and evaluating their social and cultural merit.
