Category: Website

NEWS: July ANC Letters Posted Online

The following letters that were transmitted to D.C. government agencies as the result of ANC actions at the Commission’s July meeting have been uploaded and posted for public viewing:

These letters can also be viewed on the “Resolution Letters by Month” page of the ANC website, along with other letters sent on behalf of the Commission in previous months.

NEWS: Model “Settlement Agreement” (formerly “Voluntary Agreement”) with instructions

The Commission’s ABRA Policy Committee has developed a tool to help ANCs, community groups, residents and businesses develop Settlement Agreements (formerly “Voluntary Agreements” or “VAs”)  that have fair, consistent language.  The language presented here is suggested language and can be modified as the parties involved see fit.  Users can select the elements that are relevant to their specific establishment and negotiation.

The model / template SA with instructions is available on our Settlement Agreements & Moratoria page: https://www.dupontcircleanc.net/wordpress/documents/va-moratoria/

NEWS: ANC 2B seeking candidates for 2 intern positions

The Dupont Circle ANC is seeking candidates to fill its two available paid internship opportunities:

The Desi Deschaine Memorial Community Involvement Internship

Our Community Involvement Internship position is named in honor of Desi Deschaine, former communications and community outreach staff member for Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans’ office.  The Deschaine Community Involvement Intern helps the Commission develop strategies for effective communication with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders; develop and implement press and social media outreach; and enrich the neighborhood by working with other community organizations, non-profits, businesses, residents, and other stakeholders to support neighborhood events and activities.  The Deschaine Community Involvement Intern receives a stipend each semester.  The expected time commitment is 5-10 hours per week, or 20-25 hours per month.

The Jeff Coudriet Memorial Public Policy Internship

Our Public Policy Internship is named in honor of Jeff Coudriet, former legislative staff member for Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans’ office.  The Coudriet Public Policy Intern helps the Commission improve the overall quality of its decisions and recommendations by researching and reporting on relevant public policy matters — such as best practices in liquor licensing, zoning matters, and historic preservation, or legislation and public policy that affects the neighborhood.  The Coudriet Public Policy Intern receives a stipend each semester.  The expected time commitment is 5-10 hours per week, or 20-25 hours per month.

 

Interested applicants for these intern positions should contact Chairperson Will Stephens at will.stephens@dupontcircleanc.net with a resume and statement of interest by March 15, 2013.   Also enclosed here is a flyer advertising the internship positions.

NEWS: ANC seeking new web/IT consultant

The ANC’s long-time Executive Director Freddie Blicher, who served in that capacity from 2004 until 2011, is now stepping down from the position of Web/IT consultant.  Therefore, the ANC is looking for someone to assist us with web design and IT trouble-shooting, to begin in February 2013.  This is a contract position that will be paid hourly, with an expectation of about 10 hours per month.  The consultant should be very familiar with WordPress web design.  Graphic design and photo/video editing knowledge is also preferred.

Interested persons should contact Chairman Will Stephens at will.stephens@dupontcircleanc.net.

The formal position description, as approved by the ANC, is below.

Position Description for Web/IT Consultant

The Web/IT Consultant will:

1. Serve as the Commission’s webmaster, including:

  • designing the website;
  • managing the background infrastructure of the website, such as servers and domains;
  • maintaining and updating the functionality of the website; and
  • regularly updating the content of the website, as needed;

2. Manage the Commission’s internal worksite (currently Backpack);

3. Manage the Commission’s e-mail systems and server; and

4. Assist with other IT work, as needed.

NEWS: ANC Publishes Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2012

At its January 2013 meeting, the ANC approved the FY 2012 Annual Report submitted by Chairman Will Stephens.  The annual report provides a snapshot of the activities of the ANC from October 2011 through September 2012 — including votes taken, issues discussed, achievements, personnel, staff, and finances.

Particularly interesting are the statistics showing how the ANC voted on regulatory applications (alcohol, public space, zoning, historic preservation) over the course of the year.

DC law requires ANCs to submit annual reports to the Council each year.  At minimum, these required reports must include a breakdown of the ANCs finances and key activities and votes.  The Dupont Circle ANC has in recent years generated annual reports that are meant to serve a broader audience — including new and old residents, businesses, other ANCs, and other community stakeholders.  It is intended to be attractive and easy to read, in addition to being informative.

You can find the FY 2012 Annual Report on our Annual Reports page, along with reports going back to 1976, the first year of the ANCs.

In addition, a PDF of the new FY 2012 Annual Report is available here: FY2012-AnnualReport-FINAL(1-9-2013).