District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Robert Hawkins Confirmation Resolution of 2025
Summary
This resolution confirms the appointment of Robert Hawkins as an alternate member of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water). The appointment is made under the statutory framework governing DC Water’s board and is for a term ending September 12, 2028. The resolution also directs that copies be transmitted to the nominee and the Mayor and takes effect immediately upon adoption.
The measure is a personnel confirmation rather than a policy change. It does not amend substantive law, create new programs, or alter the authority’s powers; instead, it fills a board seat and completes the Council’s advice-and-consent role for DC Water governance. Because the board oversees a major public utility, the confirmation has relevance for water and sewer service oversight, infrastructure management, and utility governance in the District.
Impact
The resolution affects District law only to the extent that it confirms an individual appointment under the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, specifically the provision governing DC Water board membership. It does not change the underlying statute or regulatory structure, but it ensures the board has a confirmed alternate member representing Ward 3 for the specified term. The practical impact is on DC Water’s board composition and oversight of water and sewer operations in the District.
Sentiment
The available voting record indicates broad support for the confirmation, with final reading approval by a 12-0 vote. No committee transcript or recorded debate is provided, and there is no evidence of opposition in the materials supplied. Overall, the sentiment appears routine and favorable, consistent with a noncontroversial confirmation resolution.
Contention
No notable points of contention are reflected in the provided record. Because there are no committee transcripts and the final vote was unanimous, there is no indication of disagreement over the nominee, the appointment process, or DC Water governance. Any potential concerns would likely have centered on the nominee’s qualifications or representation on the board, but none are documented here.