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For additional information about a specific board, telephone 202-727-1372 or write to Marie Drissel, Special Assistant to the Mayor for Boards and Commissions, 441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 1050N, Washington, DC 20001.

How to Be Nominated to a Board or Commission
by Dorothy Brizill

In order of importance: (1) be a long-time supporter of the Mayor; (2) contribute to the Mayor; (3) get out the vote for the Mayor; (4) be a friend of a friend of the Mayor; (5) have the support of the special interests that benefit from or are regulated by the board or commission; and (6) have the support of your Ward Councilmember. On rare occasions, it may be marginally helpful to have some expertise in the field.

The Office of the Special Assistant to the Mayor for Boards and Commissions writes that "individuals should not hesitate to nominate themselves." In practice, nearly all nominations are made by the individuals themselves. Endorsement letters from the special interests involved, the Councilmember, and the Mayor are vital for any serious attempt to be nominated to a board or commission. This office is extremely slow to act, and most vacancies remain vacant for months, if not years. Continual pressure is necessary in order to be appointed to any vacancy.

Membership on most boards and commissions is restricted to District of Columbia residents and preference is given to candidates who live in the District -- except that most business-related boards or commissions have members who use their DC office addresses instead of their Maryland or Virginia home addresses.

Nominations should be made by a letter directed to Mayor Anthony Williams, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001. Letters should include the board or boards to which nomination is sought, the name, home address, and day and evening telephone numbers of the nominee, and a résumé "listing relevant experience as well as community and civic activities." Then lobby, lobby, lobby, lobby.