District of Columbia

Organization 8

Departments

• Council of the District of Columbia Legislative

  The Council of the District of Columbia is the legislative branch of the DC government, consisting of 13 elected members who enact laws, approve the budget, and provide oversight of District agencies.
• DC Health

  DC Health (Department of Health) promotes health equity and wellness for all District residents through community engagement, disease prevention, and health policy.
• Department of Public Works Public Works

  The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides municipal services including trash and recycling collection, street and alley cleaning, parking enforcement, and fleet management for the District of Columbia.
• District Department of Transportation

  The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) manages and maintains the District's transportation infrastructure including streets, sidewalks, bridges, traffic signals, and public transit coordination.
• Executive Office of the Mayor

  The Executive Office of the Mayor serves as the chief executive office of the District of Columbia government, overseeing all executive branch agencies and operations.
• Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department

  DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS) provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and technical rescue operations for the District of Columbia.
• Metropolitan Police Department Police

  The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the District of Columbia, responsible for public safety and crime prevention.
• Office of the Attorney General

  The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the District of Columbia, enforcing District laws, defending and providing legal advice to District government agencies, and protecting the interests of DC residents.