Total public members: 5
Method of Appointment: Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council
Length of Appointment: 4 years
Residency: DC residency required
Paid board: No (all roles are voluntary)
Description: There is established a Clemency Board within the Executive Office of the Mayor to review the applications of individuals convicted of violating District laws or regulations and determine which applicants to recommend to the President of the United States for clemency. The EOM's General Counsel shall provide staff, office space, and administrative support to the Board.
The Board shall:
- Develop criteria and an application for clemency recommendations and publicize the application procedure;
- Review each application and determine, within 6 months after a complete application is received, whether to recommend the application to the President of the United ...