(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the only method for the receipt of salary, wages, or any other compensation, and retirement payments by any District of Columbia employee or retiree, whether compensated by the District with District funds or federal funds, shall consist of one of the following:
(1) Direct deposit through electronic funds transfer to a checking, savings, or account designated by the employee or retiree; or
(2) The delivery of the check by U.S. mail to the employee’s or retiree’s place of residence.
(b) The Mayor is authorized to issue rules to implement this section.