{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-3-663","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 3-663","heading":"Duties of the Director.","body":"The Director shall:\n\n(a)\n(1)\nServe as a liaison to nightlife establishments regarding District government policies and procedures, and, in that capacity:\n(A)\nProvide information and assistance to nightlife establishments about existing District policies and procedures for responding to complaints; and\n(B)\nServe as a point of contact for nightlife establishments to help such establishments connect with District government agencies on matters of concern, including consumer complaints, problems with District government agencies, and obtaining relevant licenses, permits, or approvals;\n(2)\nAdvise and assist the Mayor, Council, and District government agencies with functions affecting nightlife establishments;\n(3)\nReview information obtained from District government agencies on complaints against and citations issued to nightlife establishments and develop recommendations to address recurring problems or trends;\n(4)\nServe as the intermediary when any issues arise between the District government, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, residents, and nightlife establishments;\n(5)\nObtain and provide to the Department of Employment Services information relating to the workplace conditions of nightlife establishments;\n(6)\nIdentify practices that promote the safety and security of nightlife establishments' patrons and workers and nearby residents, and provide information to nightlife establishments on how to implement such practices;\n(7)\nProvide information to nightlife establishments on training programs for preventing sexual harassment and assault in the workplace;\n(8)\nProvide input to the District Department of Transportation, the Department of For-Hire Vehicles, and the Office of Planning in furthering the development of accessible and safe nighttime transportation options;\n(9)\nProvide input to the Office of Planning for the creation and preservation of creative spaces in the District;\n(10)\nAttend Commission meetings and provide updates to the Commission on the Office's activities, and consult with the Commission on policies that affect the creative industry, including nightlife establishments and residents living near such establishments;\n(11)\nBeginning in 2020, submit to the Mayor, Chairman of the Council, and Commission, by March 1 each year, a report detailing actions undertaken by the Office during the previous calendar year (or, in the case of the 2020 report, from the Office's establishment) and providing any recommendations the Director has pursuant to this section; and\n(12)\nPerform other duties, consistent with the purpose of the Office, as the Commission may request.","path":["Title 3. District of Columbia Boards and Commissions.","Chapter 6C. Office of and Commission on Nightlife and Culture."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/3-663","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"8ea073b3db978716ee2f7de7eee96a71066e7801e628eb6cb76db0035b56d453","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-3-662","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-3-664"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}