D.C. Code § 1-613.52: Performance management system.

The performance management system shall provide for:

(1)

The development of individual performance plans for all employees;

(2)

Ratings based on one or more of the following performance management components:

(A)

Standards;

(B)

Objectives;

(C)

Real-time tasks and assignments; and

(D)

Competencies;

(3)

Up to 5 rating levels, the highest of which shall constitute an outstanding performance rating for purposes of § 1-624.02(b)(3) and the lowest of which shall constitute an unacceptable performance rating for purposes of § 1-624.02(b)(4);

(4)

A rating process, with (at a minimum) annual evaluations which may include input from citizens, customers, peers, the employee, subordinates, and supervisors;

(5)

A removal and reconsideration process, which may include the alternatives of reassignment and demotion; and

(6)

An opportunity to demonstrate an improvement in performance during the reconsideration process.