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.
D.C. Code § 1-203.01
District charter preamble
Known as the District of Columbia Home Rule Act
The act spans §§ 1–1 (139 sections).
Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 784, Pub
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