Section 2(e) of the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Omnibus Amendment Act of 2016, effective April 7, 2017 (D.C. Law 21-269; D.C. Official Code § 1–309.10(n-1)) established a requirement for Commissions to publish an annual report “by December 1 of each year.” Each Commission is directed to “publish an annual report or newsletter that summarizes the activities of the Commission in service to the community over the preceding 12 months, including a highlighting of key issues voted upon, comments submitted to District agencies, and issuance of community grants”.
D.C. Official Code § 1–309.10(j)(1) also provides that the Advisory Neighborhood Commission can file optional reports, and provides:
“On or before November 30 of each year, each Commission may file an annual report with the Council and the Mayor for the preceding fiscal year. Such report shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(A) Summaries of important problems perceived by the Commission in order of their priority;
(B) Recommendations for actions to be taken by the District government;
(C) Recommendations for improvements on the operation of the Commissions;
(D) Financial report; and
(E) A Summary of Commission activities.
(2) Minority reports may be filed.
