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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”
October 10, 2013, 11:00 AM
Room 123 John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
On October 10, 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.” This public hearing will be held in Room 123 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW at 11:00 AM.
The purpose of this hearing is to give the public the opportunity to comment on this measure. The stated purpose of the “Workplace Wellness Act of 2013” is to establish a workplace wellness policy for the District government; to provide for healthier options in vending machines under District control; and permit a healthy retail food vendor in the John A. Wilson Building.
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 Wednesday July, 3 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 July 23, 2013.
