District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Dr. Unique N. Morris-Hughes Confirmation Resolution of 2024
Summary
This resolution confirms the appointment of Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes to the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water). The appointment is made under the authority of the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, and the confirmed term runs until September 12, 2027.
The measure is a personnel confirmation rather than a policy bill, so it does not create new programs or change service rules. Its main function is to authorize Dr. Morris-Hughes to serve as a board member and to formalize the Council’s approval of the Mayor’s nominee. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption and directs that copies be sent to the nominee and the Mayor.
Impact
The resolution affects District governance by filling a seat on the DC Water Board of Directors, which oversees the District’s water and sewer authority. It does not amend substantive law, but it operates under D.C. Code § 34-2202.04 and the 1996 establishment act governing board appointments. The practical impact is on the composition and oversight of DC Water, a key public utility affecting residents, ratepayers, and city infrastructure management.
Sentiment
The available voting history shows unanimous support, with 13 yeas and 0 nays on final reading. There are no committee transcripts or recorded objections in the provided materials, suggesting the nomination was noncontroversial and broadly accepted by the Council. The resolution appears to have been treated as a routine confirmation matter.
Contention
No notable points of contention appear in the provided record. Because there were no committee transcripts and the final vote was unanimous, there is no evidence of disagreement over the nominee’s qualifications, the appointment process, or DC Water governance. Any potential concerns would likely have centered on board oversight or utility management, but none are documented here.