District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
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The District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) is a District of Columbia agency that issues licenses and permits. It falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia and its operations fall under the responsibility of the mayor, delegated to an appointed director, as with most other cabinet-style directorates or agencies.
Mission
According to the DCRA: The mission of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is to protect the health, safety, economic interests, and quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors in the District of Columbia by issuing licenses and permits, conducting inspections, enforcing building, housing, and safety codes, regulating land use and development, and providing consumer education and advocacy services.
Purview
The DCRA issues or maintains the following:
Director
The current director of the DCRA is Nicholas A. Majett, a Washington lawyer and civil-servant; in 2006 he became the deputy director of the department and served until he was appointed director on 18 December, 2010.
External Links
Categories:
- Government of the District of Columbia
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