D.C. Code § 34-2202.06f: Composition and organization of the Water Quality Assurance Advisory Panel.

(a)

The Panel established under § 34-2202.06e shall be composed of 9 experts who, at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge in at least one of the following professional fields:

(1)

Water quality;

(2)

Water treatment;

(3)

Toxicology;

(4)

Public health;

(5)

Civil engineering; or

(6)

Environmental engineering.

(b)

Of the 9 Panel members, one shall be the General Manager or the General Manager’s designee, and one shall be a representative from the Washington Aqueduct.

(c)

Panel members shall be appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the General Manager and the Council.