4308369 Public Hearing Notice on B20-49, "Workforce Wellness Act of 2013"; B20-116, "Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Amendment Act of 2013"; and B20-117, "Prohibition on Government Employee in Political Activity Amendment Act of 2013"
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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
B20-0049 The “Workplace Wellness Act of 2013”
B20-0116 The “Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Amendment Act of 2013”
B20-0117 The “Prohibition on Government Employee in Political Activity Amendment Act of 2013”
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 11:00 AM
Room 412 John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
On June 13, 2013, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chairperson of the Committee on Government Operations, will convene a public hearing on B20-0049 The “Workplace Wellness Act of 2013”; B20-0116 The “Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Amendment Act of 2013”; and, B20-0117 The “Prohibition on Government Employee in Political Activity Amendment Act of 2013.” This public hearing will be held in Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW at 11:00 AM.
A brief description of each measure follows:
1) The Workplace Wellness Act of 2013 would establish a workplace wellness policy for the District government; provide for healthier options in vending machines under District control; and, permit a healthy retail food vendor in the John A. Wilson Building.
2) The Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Amendment Act of 2013 would allow the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability to issue advisory opinions upon its own initiative; and, expand the range of penalties that may be imposed for a violation of the Code of Official Conduct of the Council of the District of Columbia.
3) The Prohibition on Government Employee in Political Activity Amendment Act of 2013 would clarify that the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability would enforce the provisions of the act; address non-District elections; and, provide enforcement of the act through the code of conduct.
The purpose of this hearing is to give the public the opportunity to comment on the aforementioned measures.
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 Tuesday June 11, 2013. 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 June 24, 2013.
