The resolution proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks to confirm the reappointment of Dr. Erica Richards to the Violence Fatality Review Committee, where she will represent a hospital in the District of Columbia. Dr. Richards, a resident of Ward 4, has been nominated for a term that will last until October 12, 2027. The resolution outlines the legal framework for her appointment, referencing the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act of 2018. The Mayor has provided biographical information to assist the Council in the confirmation process and has requested prompt consideration of the nomination.

Dr. Richards is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and currently serves as the Chair and Medical Director of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her extensive experience in psychiatry, particularly in mood disorders and treatment responses, positions her as a qualified candidate for the committee. The Office of the General Counsel has reviewed the resolution and found it legally unobjectionable, allowing the reappointment process to proceed without any legal issues. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption, with copies transmitted to both Dr. Richards and the Office of the Mayor.