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D.C. Code § 3-641.01 Definitions
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(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Commission" means the Commission on Poverty established pursuant to § 3-641.02. (2) "Poverty" means, in reference to an individual, someone living with an annual household income of less than or equal to the income levels publi…
D.C. Code § 3-641.02 Commission on Poverty; establishment
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(a) There is established the Commission on Poverty. The purpose of the Commission is to study issues surrounding poverty, evaluate current and previous poverty-reduction initiatives in the District and throughout the country to determine their effectiveness and, based on its rese…
D.C. Code § 3-641.03 Commission on Poverty; functions
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(a) The Commission shall: (1) Serve as District leaders in advancing policies and initiatives aimed at elevating the needs of persons in poverty; (2) Review and make comments and recommendations on existing and proposed programs, policies, administrative rules, and statutes that …
D.C. Code § 3-641.04 Commission on Poverty; meetings and listening sessions
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(a) The Commission shall meet on a regular basis, as determined by the Chairperson, but at least 6 times annually, with 4 of those meetings being listening sessions. (b)(1) The listening sessions shall be located in communities with a high concentration of persons in poverty. The…