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PR 26-0169

Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia David Croom Confirmation Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Confirms David Croom to the University of the District of Columbia Board of Trustees, enabling him to serve as a trustee and participate in UDC governance.

Resolution R26-0122, Effective from Jun 03, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 011402
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0169

Summary: PR 26-0169 — David Croom Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Overview

PR 26-0169 is a proposed resolution by the Council of the District of Columbia titled the “Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia David Croom Confirmation Resolution of 2025.” The measure is designed to formalize the confirmation of a nominee, David Croom, to the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). The resolution culminates in the adoption of Resolution R26-0122, which is the Council’s formal act of confirmation.

  • Bill Number: PR 26-0169
  • Title: Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia David Croom Confirmation Resolution of 2025
  • Status: Adopted as Resolution R26-0122
  • Effective Date of Resolution: June 3, 2025 (also reflected as the date published in the DC Register)
  • DC Register Citation: Vol. 72, Page 011402
  • Introduced: April 9, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to provide the official confirmation by the Council of a nominee (David Croom) to serve on the UDC Board of Trustees.
  • As a confirmation resolution, its effect is to authorize and certify the appointment, enabling the nominee to assume or continue duties as a trustee, subject to any standard terms, duties, and board governance rules outlined by UDC and applicable DC law.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal Confirmation: The bill authorizes the Council to confirm David Croom’s seat on the UDC Board of Trustees.
  • Effective Action: Upon adoption and publication, the confirmation takes effect, enabling the appointee to serve as a trustee in accordance with UDC governance norms.
  • Official Record: The action is recorded as Resolution R26-0122 and published in the DC Register, establishing an official legislative record of the confirmation.

Note: The specific qualifications, term length, and duties of the board member are typically governed by the District’s statutes and UDC bylaws; these details are not included in the summary of this resolution text itself.

Timeline and Procedural History

  • 2025-04-09: PR26-0169 introduced by Chairman Mendelson.
  • 2025-04-18: Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0169 published.
  • 2025-04-22: Referred to Committee of the Whole; notice of roundtable filed.
  • 2025-04-25: Notice of Roundtable published; Roundtable held on 2025-04-30.
  • 2025-06-03: Committee Mark-up of PR26-0169 by the Committee of the Whole; Final Reading (CC); Approved with Resolution Number R26-0122.
  • 2025-08-26: Committee Report Filed by the Committee of the Whole.
  • 2025-10-17: Resolution R26-0122 becomes effective; published in the DC Register (Vol. 72, Page 011402).

Who Is Affected

  • David Croom (nominee) and the governance of the University of the District of Columbia.
  • UDC and its Board of Trustees, which will be composed in part by confirmed trustees per DC law.
  • The DC Council, in its role of confirming appointments to independent or quasi-movernance boards.

Practical Implications

  • The confirmation allows the nominee to serve on the UDC Board of Trustees, contributing to governance, oversight, and strategic direction of the university.
  • It completes a formal appointment process necessary for board operation and institutional continuity.

For readers seeking more detail, the DC Register citation (Vol 72, Page 011402) provides the official publication record, and the resolution text would specify any term length or conditions accompanying the appointment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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