Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs - Mayor's Office on Returni

Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs - Mayor's Office on Returning Citizens Affairs (MORCA)

Method of Appointment: Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council

Length of Appointment: 3 years

Residency: Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards

Paid board: No (all roles are voluntary)

Description

The Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs shall advise the Mayor, the Council, and the Director on the process, issues, and consequences of the reintegration of returning citizens into the general population.

Commission membership

The Commission shall consist of 15 public voting members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1‑523.01(a).

Qualifications

Voting members shall be appointed with due consideration for significant representation from the returning citizens community and established District-based public, private, nonprofit, and volunteer community organizations involved with the provision of services for returning citizens, the incarcerated, and their families.

Time commitment

The Board meets on the first Thursday of each month.

If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity.

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Boards and Commissions members are appointed by Mayor Bowser and serve as members of the Bowser Administration. Please tell us why you're interested in being appointed by Mayor Bowser and serving in her administration. *

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Volunteer Status

Most District of Columbia Boards or Commissions are VOLUNTEER boards with community members seeking to engage in civic participation being appointed to non-paid positions serving our District communities. Unless specifically stated, this is a VOLUNTEER position.

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Residency Eligibility

Are you a DC resident?

We are seeking qualified District of Columbia residents for appointment to Boards and Commissions. In nearly every case, DC residency is REQUIRED, with some exceptions, including but not limited to, filling a seat of an organizational representative.

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Current DC Government Employment

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Lobbying Status

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Education and General Qualifications

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Diversity and Inclusion – Date of Birth

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Diversity and Inclusion – Race/Ethnicity

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Diversity and Inclusion – Gender

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Diversity and Inclusion – Additional Attributes

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Diversity and Inclusion – Residency Wards

Mayor Bowser is committed to appointing residents from all 8 wards of Washington, DC to boards and commissions. In which do you currently reside? NOTE: residency is required for most boards and commissions, and strongly preferred for all appointments. *

Ethical Considerations

Have you ever been investigated, disciplined, or cited for a breach of ethics for unprofessional conduct by, or been the subject of a civil complaint before a court, administrative agency, professional association, disciplinary committee, or other professional group? If so, please explain. *

Outstanding Civil Liability

Do you have any outstanding civil liability for taxes, fees, or other payments to the District, federal, or other state or local governments, either contested or uncontested? If so, please explain and provide documentation of attempts to pay the amount owed or to resolve the disputed claim. *

Application Materials

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