Temporary DC law required board takeover once at least five members swore in

The reform board had to take over, and the commissioners’ board had to dissolve, once at least five reform board members were sworn in. The reform board had nine voting seats for DC residents, including a resident of a Housing Authority property and someone with voucher experience, plus two nonvoting seats. After the mayor approved it and a 30-day congressional review, the law took effect and lasted 225 days.

The Housing Authority’s director had to submit quarterly progress reports, and the reform board had to review a 2022 federal assessment each month. Reports covered the federal review findings and how the Housing Authority managed homes and money. Before sending each report to the mayor and council, the director had to give it to the reform board and the resident advisory board. Each report was due within 15 days after a calendar quarter ended. Board reviews were monthly.

The reform board had to allow public comments, and the Housing Authority had to train and consult the resident advisory board. Public comments were required at regular reform board meetings. Training and consultation involved the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board on changes affecting residents. The board could reasonably limit each speaker’s time. Meetings could close when DC’s open meetings law allowed it. Regular board meetings had to be announced one week beforehand.