D.C. Code § 1-301.47
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For the purposes of any act or resolution of the Council of the District of Columbia, unless specifically provided otherwise, the term:
(a) (1) "Act" means an Act of the Congress.
(2) "act" means an act of the Council.
(3) "Attorney General" means the Attorney General for the District of Columbia or designee established under § 1-204.35 .
(4) "Council" means the Council of the District of Columbia established under § 1-204.01 .
(5) "District" means the District of Columbia.
(6) "Home Rule Act" means the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, Chapter 2 of this title .
(7) "Mayor" means the Mayor of the District of Columbia established under § 1-204.21 .