Profiles - S Securities Advisory Committee Cheryl Young, 442-7854 To give the Public Service Commission the benefit of its advice on matters pertaining to the securities business and licensing of securities dealers. To advise, particularly on the adoption, amendment or repeal of rules, stature, regulations, and forms. Six members appointed by Mayor: at least two must be actively engaged in the securities business, at least two must be members of the DC Bar, and no more than three members may belong to the same political party. The committee elects its own chairperson. Selective Service Commission Marqaret Labat, 396-2045 To be in charge of the DC Headquarters of the Selective Service, under the direction and control of the US Director of Selective Service. To represent the Mayor and the director of Selective Service at activities in the District; recruit and arrange for appointment by the Mayor of local board members; provide liaison with DC government; conduct registration improvement program; manage alternative service program; support health care professional programs; and perform additional responsibilities in case of a national emergency. One person nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the US President, who is not a military retiree or subject to call-up in a national emergency. Sentencing Commission Dr. Kim Hunt, 353-7797 To ensure that, for all felonies, a sentence imposed on an offender reflect the seriousness of the offense and the criminal history of the offender; provide for just punishment; afford adequate deterrence to potential future criminal conduct of offender; provide offender with needed education and medical care; provide intermediate sanctions in appropriate cases; and conduct an annual review of sentencing data, policies, and practices in the District of Columbia. Review and analyze pertinent sentencing data and make recommendation to the Council, in the form of proposed legislation. Seventeen member Commission with 13 voting members and four non-voting members are: three judges of the Superior Court of DC appointed by the Chief Judge of the Superior Court; one member of the Council appointed by the Chairman of the Council; the United State Attorney for DC or his/her designee; the Director of DC Public Defender Service or his/her designee; the Corporation Council for DC Offender Supervision, Defender and Court Services Agency or his/her designee; the Director of the DC Offender Supervision, Defender and Court Services Agency or his/her designee; two members of the DC Bar, one who specializes in the private practice of criminal defense in the District, and one who does not specialize in the practice of criminal law, appointed by Chief Judge of the Superior Court; one professional from an established organization devoted to research and analysis of sentencing issues and policies, appointed by Chief Judge of the Superior Court of DC; and two citizens of DC who are not attorneys, one of whom is nominated by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Council, and the other who is appointed by the Council. Non-voting members of the Commission shall consist of the DC Department of Corrections or his/her designee; the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department or his/her designee; the Director of the United States Bureau of Prisons or his/her designee; and the Chairperson of the United State Parole Commission or his/her designee. Sex Offender Registration Advisory Council To establish a sex offender registration program in the District; to provide selective community disclosure of registration information that is relevant and necessary to protect the public and to counteract the assessed dangerousness of convicted sex offenders who have returned to the community. Develop guidelines and procedures to assess on a case-by-case basis the risk of a repeat offense and the threat posed to the public safety by the sex offender's release. No less than two, or more than five members, one of whom shall be chairperson. Members must be experts in the fields of behavior and treatment of sex offenders. Small and Local Business Development Opportunity Commission Bill Jenkins, 727-3900 To ensure compliance with the Minority Contracting Act of 1976 and promote minority business opportunities in financing, bonding, and DC government contracting. To monitor DC government agencies for compliance; develop regulations for minority contracting; certify minority contractors; report to the Mayor and Council; hold hearings; implement plans to achieve goals. Members must file personal financial disclosures statements. Seven members, including a chairperson, appointed by the Mayor, who are knowledgeable about the minority business community as it relates to employment and economic development. Social Work Board Thomasine Pointer, 442-9200 To regulate the practice of social work, including specialties within the profession, in DC; administer and enforce the Act. To evaluate applicants and administer exams; recommend standards and procedures; issue licenses; receive and review complaints; request investigations; conduct hearings; issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and Administer Oaths; issue annual report. Members must file personal financial disclosure statements. Five DC residents, including a chairperson, appointed by the Mayor: four social workers, representing each of four licensing categories, who are eligible for licensure, and one consumer. Professional members must have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding appointment. The consumer member must be at least 18 years old, not be a health professional, or in training to become one, and may have no household member who is involved directly or indirectly in providing health care. Soil and Water Conservation Advisory Committee Theodore Gordon, 442-8989 To preserve and enhance natural resources in the District; to control, reduce, and help alleviate soil erosion, past and prospective damage caused by wind and water erosion, flood waters and sediment; to conserve, improve, and enhance water resources and quality; to protect wildlife; to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of the District. (Authority does not include federal lands). Seven members: five members appointed by the Mayor, who are DC residents, at least four of whom are directors of appropriate DC government agencies, and two members appointed by the Council. Each member may designate an alternate to serve when he/she is absent. Soil and Water Conservation - District Theodore Gordon, 442-8989 To ensure communication between the Soil and Water Conservation District office and local residents; submit recommendations to the Conservation District. Eight Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners appointed by the Mayor, one from each ward. Special Education Advisory Panel Joy Armstrong, 442-5507 To advise the state educational and DC government agencies on the preparation and implementation of the annual state plan for education of the handicapped. To advise on unmet needs for education, problems of handicapped children, and preparation of the State Plan; recommend long range plans and budgets; advise on data on handicapped children; recommend appointment of surrogate parents; foster public awareness; conduct program evaluations and annual reports. Twenty-nine members: The Mayor appoints five representatives of DC government agencies, one resident of DC concerned for education of handicapped and nine from selected categories. The Board of Education appoints five representatives of the Board of Education and nine from selected categories. The president of the Board of Education designates a chairperson annually. Sports and Entertainment Commission James Dalrymple, 547-9077 To plan, promote, develop, and maintain sporting and entertainment events and facilities in the District; to finance such facilities; and to consolidate the District's efforts in promoting and managing sporting events and entertainment. Promote the District as a location for holding sporting events; provide community outreach and grassroots recreation for all residents, especially children; coordinate development of new facilities including issuing bonds or notes to finance such facilities; manage and maintain existing facilities; and promote and market sports events in DC Board meeting; and perform any other duties the Board may be required to carry out. Eleven members who must be DC residents, eight of whom are nominated by the Mayor and approved by the Council. Three ex-officio voting members are the CFO, Commanding General of the DC National Guard, and Director of Recreation and Parks. State Rehabilitation Advisory Council Suzanne Clay, 442-8466 To act in an advisory capacity to the Administrator of the Rehabilitation Services Administration on the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities in the District of Columbia. Advise the Administrator on the extent, scope, and effectiveness of services provided; advise the Rehabilitation Services Administration on the functions that affect or potentially affect the ability of individuals with disabilities in achieving their rehabilitation goals and objectives under Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; provide advice to the Rehabilitation Services Administration on the State Plan, the strategic plan, and amendments to the plans, reports, needs assessments, and evaluations. At least 25 members, including: individuals with disabilities; parents, family members, and guardians of individuals with disabilities; advocates of and for persons with disabilities; and at least one representative from each not employed by any District Government agency or center for independent living. Statewide Health Coordinating Council Dorothy Lowe, 442-5875 Advise and make recommendations to the Office of Health Systems Development (OHSD) on the development of the proposed comprehensive Health System Plan (HSP). Assist the OHSD in developing the HSP; and review and make recommendations to OHSD on an application for a certificate of need. Fifteen DC residents appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council: four consumers of health care services who are not affiliated with any health care provider or facility, three public members, two representatives of incorporated associations of health care provider or facility, three public members, two representatives of incorporated associations of health care facilities, one physician representing an incorporated association of professional physicians, one nurse representing an incorporated association of professional nurses, the Commissioners of Public Health and Mental Health or his/her designee, the Executive Director of DC General Hospital or his/her designee, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs or his/her designee, and the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs or his/her designee. Statewide Independent Living Advisory Council Janice Williams, 442-8663 To advise administrator of Rehabilitation Service Administration and to assure participation of District citizens with disabilities in the planning and development of vocational rehabilitation and independent living services. Develop the State Plan and monitor, review, and evaluate its implementation; coordinate with the State Rehabilitation Advisory Council and other councils that address the needs of specific disability population and issues; evaluate and monitor the overall service delivery system of the DC Center for Independent Living, Inc. At least 25 members, appointed by Mayor, a majority of whom have disabilities and are not employed by any DC government agency or center for independent living, including: individuals with disabilities, at lease one director and other representatives of centers for independent living, representatives from private businesses and organizations that provide disability services, and, as ex-officio non-voting members, a representative from RSA and representatives from other state agencies providing services to disabled individuals.