4765045 Public Hearing Notice on B20-366, "Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys Establishment Act of 2013"  

  • Council of the District of Columbia

    COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

    Notice of Public Hearing

    1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004

     

    Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chairperson

    Committee on Government Operations

     

    Announces a Public Hearing on

     

     

    B20-0366  The “Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys Establishment Act of 2013”

     

     

    Monday, March 10, 2014, 10:00 AM

    Room 412 John A. Wilson Building

    1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

    Washington, D.C. 20004

     

    On March 10, 2014, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chairperson of the Committee on Government Operations, will convene a public hearing on B20-0366 the “Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys Establishment Act of 2013.” This public hearing will be held in Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW at 10:00 AM.

                 

    The purpose of this hearing is to give the public the opportunity to comment on this measure. The stated purpose of the “Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys Establishment Act of 2013” is to establish a Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys to advise the Mayor and Council on issues and needs related to fathers, men and boys in the District.

     

    The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official record. Anyone wishing to testify at the hearing should contact Mr. Ronan Gulstone, Committee Director at (202) 724-8028, or via e-mail at rgulstone@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business March 06, 2014.  Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes for oral presentation and individuals will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes for oral presentation. Witnesses should bring 10 copies of their written testimony and if possible submit a copy of their testimony electronically to rgulstone@dccouncil.us.

     

    If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted either to the Committee, or to Ms. Nyasha Smith, Secretary to the Council, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 5, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at the end of the business day on March 25, 2014.