Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs - Mayor's Office on Returning Citizens Affairs (MORCA)

Total public member: 15

Method of Appointment: Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council

Length of Appointment:  3 years

Residency: Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards

Paid board: No (all roles are voluntary)

Description:

The Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs shall advise the Mayor, the Council, and the Director on the process, issues, and consequences of the reintegration of returning citizens into the general population.

Commission membership: 

The Commission shall consist of 15 public voting members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council pursuant to § 1-523.01(a).

Qualifications:

Voting members shall be appointed with due consideration for significant representation from the returning citizens community and established District-based public, private, nonprofit, and volunteer community organizations involved with the provision of services for returning citizens, the incarcerated, and their families.

Time commitment:

The Board meets on the first Thursday of each month.

If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity.