District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Laurence Gill Confirmation Resolution of 2025

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

Confirms Laurence Gill to the DC Water Board of Directors, enabling experienced governance for DC Water’s policy, projects, and service oversight.

Withdrawn

Overview

PR 26-0484 is a District of Columbia Council resolution that seeks to confirm the appointment of Laurence Gill to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) Board of Directors. It is a confirmation measure, not a standalone statute, and is part of the Council’s oversight and governance role over DC Water.

Bill Number: PR 26-0484

Title: District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Laurence Gill Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Type: Resolution (confirmation)

Introduced: December 16, 2025

Current Status: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Key Legislative Actions:

2025-12-16: Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
2026-01-06: Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose is to confirm Laurence Gill’s appointment to the DC Water Board of Directors.

The resolution formalizes the Council’s approval process for appointing a member to the DC Water governance body, aligning with statutory or customary practice for board appointments.

It ensures that the board remains equipped with qualified leadership to oversee DC Water’s operations, governance, and policy direction.

Key Provisions (as a confirmation resolution)

Confirmation of Laurence Gill as a member of the DC Water Board of Directors.

A statement of the Council’s intent to authorize the appointment, subject to standard confirmation processes (e.g., hearings or votes as determined by committee and Council rules).

Reference to the governing framework that governs board appointments for DC Water (consistent with prior confirmations and related governance provisions).

Administrative and procedural details related to the referral and scheduling within the Council (e.g., assignment to a committee, potential hearings, and final Council vote).

Who or What Would Be Affected

DC Water Board of Directors: Laurence Gill would become a board member upon confirmed approval.

DC Water/Community: Governance and oversight of DC Water’s policies, rate setting, capital projects, and service quality may be influenced by the board’s composition.

Council and Committees: The Committee on Transportation and the Environment would handle review, hearings (if any), and reporting to the full Council.

Timeline and Procedural Considerations

Introduction: December 16, 2025

Referral: December 16, 2025, to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Subsequent Action: January 6, 2026, re-referral to the same committee (as listed)

Next Steps (typical, not guaranteed): Committee consideration (hearings, questions, expertise assessment), committee vote or recommendation, full Council vote to confirm, potential gubernatorial/administrative confirmations as applicable.

Potential Impact and Considerations

Confirmation could affect DC Water governance by adding a new board member with specific expertise or background (not detailed in the summary).

The resolution supports ongoing oversight of the DC Water Board’s composition and governance.

As a procedural step, it maintains standard policy processes for appointing or confirming public authority board members.

If you’d like, I can add general context on how DC Water Board confirmations typically operate or compare this to prior confirmations for additional clarity.

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