# D.C. Code § 1-203.01: District charter preamble

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C2_S1-203.01

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 1-203.01
- **Heading:** District charter preamble
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / § 1-203.01

## Text

The charter for the District of Columbia set forth in subchapter IV of this chapter shall establish the means of governance of the District following its acceptance by a majority of the registered qualified electors of the District voting thereon in the charter referendum held with respect thereto.

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