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 PUBLIC LAW 109–356—OCT. 16, 2006

120 STAT. 2039

TITLE III—AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS PROVISIONS SEC. 301. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS BY COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY.

(a) AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT GIFTS.—Section 11233(b) of the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 (sec. 24–133(b), D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ‘‘(3) ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS.— ‘‘(A) AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT GIFTS.—During fiscal years 2006 through 2008, the Director may accept and use gifts in the form of— ‘‘(i) in-kind contributions of space and hospitality to support offender and defendant programs; and ‘‘(ii) equipment and vocational training services to educate and train offenders and defendants. ‘‘(B) RECORDS.—The Director shall keep accurate and detailed records of the acceptance and use of any gifts under subparagraph (A), and shall make such records available for audit and public inspection. ‘‘(4) REIMBURSEMENT FROM DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.—During fiscal years 2006 through 2008, the Director may accept and use reimbursement from the District government for space and services provided, on a cost reimbursable basis.’’. (b) AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE TO CHARGE FEES FOR EVENT MATERIALS.—Section 307 of the District of Columbia Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of 1970 (sec. 2–1607, D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ‘‘(d) During fiscal years 2006 through 2008, the Service may charge fees to cover the costs of materials distributed to attendees of educational events, including conferences, sponsored by the Service. Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United States Code, any amounts received as fees under this subsection shall be credited to the Service and available for use without further appropriation.’’.

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SEC. 302. EVALUATION PROCESS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.

Title XVII of the District of Columbia Merit Personnel Act of 1978 (sec. 1–617.01 et seq., D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ‘‘SEC. 1718. EVALUATION PROCESS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.

‘‘Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule, or regulation, during fiscal year 2006 and each succeeding fiscal year the evaluation process and instruments for evaluating District of Columbia Public Schools employees shall be a non-negotiable item for collective bargaining purposes.’’. SEC. 303. CLARIFICATION OF APPLICATION OF PAY PROVISIONS OF MERIT PERSONNEL SYSTEM TO ALL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES.

(a) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.—The fourth sentence of section 422(3) of the District of Columbia Home Rule

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