D.C. Code § 2-1403.03: Establishment of procedure for complaints filed against District government.

(a)

The Mayor shall establish rules of procedure for the filing, mediation, investigation, conciliation, hearing, and final determination of administrative complaints filed against District government agencies, officials, and employees alleging violations of this unit.

(b)

A person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice on the part of District government agencies, officials, or employees may file an administrative complaint under the rules of procedure established by the Mayor under this section or a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction under § 2-1403.16.

(c)

(1)

A person who has filed an administrative complaint with the Office against a District government agency, official, or employee may withdraw the complaint by filing a written notice of withdrawal with the Office. A person who withdraws a complainant may only maintain a private cause of action consistent with the provisions of § 2-1403.06.

(2)

The Office may fully investigate the circumstances accompanying a complainant's notice of withdrawal.

(d)

The Office of Human Rights shall have the authority to issue a cease and desist order or impose the remedies set forth in § 2-1403.13(a)(1)(A)-(E) and (F) upon a final administrative determination that a District respondent violated a provision of this unit.