Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination for Mr. Douglas A. Warshof to be reappointed as a public member of the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) for a term ending December 12, 2027. This nomination is made in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the District of Columbia Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Mr. Warshof, highlighting his extensive experience in labor and employment law, including his previous roles at the Congressional Research Service and the National Labor Relations Board. The Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.
The proposed resolution formally confirms Mr. Warshof's reappointment to the PERB, which is established under the Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act. The resolution states that it will take effect immediately upon adoption and mandates that copies be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. Mr. Warshof's qualifications include over thirty years of service at the Library of Congress, where he was the Chief Labor Negotiator, and teaching experience in employee relations law at the University of Maryland. His legal background and expertise in labor relations make him a suitable candidate for this position.