Commission on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Description: The Commission shall assist the Mayor on matters relating to the District's celebration of the annual public holiday commemorating the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrated on January 15th or on the third Monday in January of each year.

Functions: The Commission shall perform the following functions:

1. Make recommendations on activities to be sponsored by the District of Columbia government for the holiday and assist in the implementation of approved events;
2. Encourage educational programs relating to the holiday designed to increase participation in the activities and commemorate Dr. King's legacy with a day of service; and
3. Undertake other duties as are assigned by the Mayor.

Qualifications: The Commission shall have a maximum of twenty-five (25) voting members. All members must be residents of the District of Columbia.