D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 4, r. 4-799
When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:
Aggrieved Party - any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice.
Act - the District of Columbia Human Rights Act of 1977, effective December 13, 1977 (D.C. Law 2-38; D.C. Official Code § 2-1401.01et seq.).
Commission - the Commission on Human Rights, as established by section 401 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 2-1404.01) .
Complainant - any person or organization filing a complaint with the Office.
Complaint - a notarized statement filed with the Office that sets forth a claim of discrimination.
Day - a calendar day, unless otherwise specified.
Director - the Director of the Office, or a member of the Office staff specifically delegated the authority to act for the Director.
Office - the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights, as established by section 202 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 2-1411.01) .
Party or Parties - the complainant or the respondent.
Position Statement - the respondent's official response to the allegations in the Charge of Discrimination.
Respondent - any person specified in the complaint as having engaged in an unlawful discriminatory practice.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 4, r. 4-799