Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 5-102. 1973 Ed., § 5-103a. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 (D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act (D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section. Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority to Implement the Provisions of the District of Columbia Alley Dwelling Act, see Mayor's Order 88-30, December 15, 1987; Mayor's Order 88-161, December 15, 1987. Miscellaneous Notes Definitions applicable: The definitions in § 1-201.03 apply to this section. DC CODE § 1-202.02 Current through December 11, 2012
(Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779, Pub. L. 93-198, title II, § 202.)