Notice of Final Rulemaking The Public Employee Relations Board, pursuant to Sections 1-605.02(11) and 1-617.02(a) -(b) of the DC Code, hereby gives notice of the adoption of the following rulemaking, which amends Section 552 of Title 6 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). Final action to adopt this rulemaking was taken at the Board's regular meeting held on September 23, 2003. Notice of the Proposed Rulemaking was published in the DC Register on May 22, 2003, at 50 DCR 4035. Comments were received and considered. However, no changes were made to the Proposed Rulemaking. This final rulemaking will become effective upon publication of this notice in the DC Register. The Board amends Title 6 of the DCMR as follows: Section 552 (Subpoenas) is amended by adding a new subsection 552.7 to read as follows: 552.7 When an employee of the District of Columbia government receives a subpoena to appear as a witness on behalf of any party in connection with a proceeding before the Board under the Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act, the employing District of Columbia agency shall make the employee available to furnish sworn statements or affirmation or to appear as a witness at hearings. When providing such statements or testimony, a witness shall be on official duty status and shall not be required to use annual leave. Copies of the final rule may be obtained by writing to Julio Castillo, Executive Director, Public Employee Relations Board, 717 14th Street, NW, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20005. In addition, after this Notice is published in the DC Register, the final rule can be viewed on our website (perb.dc.gov).