# D.C. Code § 1-301.41: Definitions

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.41

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 1-301.41
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / § 1-301.41

## Text

(a) “Council” shall mean the Council of the District of Columbia.
(b) “Legislative duties” shall include the responsibilities of each member of the Council in the exercise of such member’s functions as a legislative representative, including but not limited to: Everything said, written or done during legislative sessions, meetings, or investigations of the Council or any committee of the Council, and everything said, written, or done in the process of drafting and publishing legislation and legislative reports.
(c) “Threatening letter or communication” shall mean any letter or communication which reasonably indicates an earnest intention or determination to inflict injury upon someone or something of value.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 1-301.01 § 1-301.01. Additional powers of Mayor, Council, and Director of the Office of Contracting and Procurement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.02 § 1-301.02. Appointment of contracting officers; powers; approval of contracts over $3,000; void contracts; liquidated damage contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.03 § 1-301.03. Powers and duties of Director of Department of Licenses, Investigation and Inspections; delegation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.04 § 1-301.04. Settlement for real estate acquired by purchase or condemnation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.05 § 1-301.05. Power conferred by §§ 1-301.01 to 1-301.04 as additional.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.21 § 1-301.21. Subpoena power.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.21.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.22 § 1-301.22. Administration of oaths.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.22.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.23 § 1-301.23. Executive Secretary authorized to execute certain documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.23.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.41 § 1-301.41. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.41.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.42 § 1-301.42. Legislative immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.42.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.43 § 1-301.43. Obstruction of Council proceedings and investigations; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.43.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.44 § 1-301.44. Independence established and recognized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.44.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.44a § 1-301.44a. Independence of legislative branch information technology.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.44a.md)
- [D.C. Code § 1-301.44b § 1-301.44b. Legislative branch information technology acquisition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T1_C3_S1-301.44b.md)

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