D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 4-308
The Commission as a whole, when convened in regular or special session, shall consistent with law, consider and adopt Commission policy, programs and objectives.
Any Commissioner may propose policy, programs, and objectives or consideration and adoption by the Commission.
The Chairperson may call upon individual Commissioners to fill specific roles in sensitive community situations requiring individuals of high prestige or particular competence or expertise. The activities shall be carried out in cooperation with the Office of Human Rights staff if required in the context of Commission policy and programs.
Whenever the Commission is requested to take ceremonial action and the Chairperson determines that a regular or special meeting of the Commission is not feasible, the Chairperson shall endeavor to poll all the Commissioners and upon receipt of eight (8) or more assents to his or her proposed course of action, may take the action proposed, in the name of the Commission.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 4-308