Functions of the Board

The Board shall: (1) Review all reports of allegations of professional negligence, misconduct, or misidentification or other testing error that occurred in the provision of forensic science services at the Department; (2) Periodically review the program standards and protocols related to Department operations; (3) At least once every 3 years, conduct a review of relevant scientific literature to determine whether modification of any of the manuals and procedures referenced in § 5-1501.04(b) is desirable; (4) Review and make recommendations as necessary to the Director concerning: (A) The quality and timeliness of the forensic science services at the Department; (B) New scientific programs, protocols, methods of testing, and forensic technologies; (C) Plans for: (i) The implementation of new programs; (ii) Sustaining existing programs; (iii) Improving programs, where possible; and (iv) The elimination of programs no longer needed; (D) Qualification standards for analyst positions within the Department; and (E) Any other matters related to the scientific operation of the Department; and (5) Advise the Director or the Mayor and Council, when it considers appropriate, on matters relating to the Department or forensic science.