# D.C. Code § 31-5404: Board of Directors

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5404

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 31-5404
- **Heading:** Board of Directors
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 31 / Chapter 54 / § 31-5404

## Text

(a) (1) The Board shall consist of no fewer than 7 and no more than 11 member insurers serving terms as established in the plan of operations.
(2) The members of the Board shall be selected by member insurers subject to the approval of the Mayor.
(3) Vacancies on the Board shall be filled for the remaining period of the term by a majority vote of the remaining Board members, subject to the approval of the Mayor.
(b) The Mayor shall give notice to all member insurers of the time and place of the organizational meeting to select the initial Board of Directors, and to initially organize the Association.
(c) In determining voting rights at the organizational meeting, each member insurer shall be entitled to 1 vote in person or by proxy.
(d) If the Board of Directors is not selected within 60 days after notice of the organizational meeting, the Mayor may appoint the initial members.
(e) In approving selections or in appointing members to the Board, the Mayor shall consider, among other things, whether all member insurers are fairly represented.
(f) Members of the Board may be reimbursed from the assets of the Association for expenses incurred by them as members of the Board of Directors, but shall not otherwise be compensated by the Association for their services.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 31-5401 § 31-5401. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5401.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5402 § 31-5402. Coverage and limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5402.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5403 § 31-5403. Creation of the Association.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5403.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5404 § 31-5404. Board of Directors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5404.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5405 § 31-5405. Powers and duties of the Association.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5405.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5406 § 31-5406. Assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5406.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5407 § 31-5407. Plan of operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5407.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5408 § 31-5408. Duties and powers of the Mayor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5408.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5409 § 31-5409. Prevention of insolvencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5409.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5410 § 31-5410. Credits for assessments paid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5410.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5411 § 31-5411. Miscellaneous.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5411.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5412 § 31-5412. Examination of the Association; annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5412.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5413 § 31-5413. Tax exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5413.md)
- [D.C. Code § 31-5414 § 31-5414. Immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T31_C54_S31-5414.md)

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