The resolution proposes the appointment of Charles Bond as a licensed recreational therapist to the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies in the District of Columbia, following a nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985. Mr. Bond, a resident of Ward 1, is being nominated to fill a new seat on the board for a two-year term upon confirmation. The resolution requests the Council's prompt consideration of his nomination and provides details about his qualifications, highlighting his extensive experience in therapeutic recreation and health services, particularly for seniors and vulnerable populations.

Charles Bond brings over forty years of experience in recreational therapy, having held various leadership roles within the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) and advocating for the profession's recognition as a licensed practice in the District. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Health, Human Performance, and Leisure Studies, with a focus on Therapeutic Recreation. The legal sufficiency review by the Office of the General Counsel confirms that the nominations, including Mr. Bond's, comply with legal standards and can proceed without any objections.