The Council invites citizens to testify at public hearings. Council Rules require notification to the public in the DC Register at least 15 days before the hearing. Typically, notice is published in the DC Register, which can be accessed at dcregs.org. Persons wishing to testify before the Committee on Government Operations and the Environment should contact Ms. Aukima Benjamin at (202) 724-8062 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Witnesses are typically given 3 minutes to present testimony, although 5 minutes may be allocated to persons representing organizations. Witnesses are asked to bring 12 written copies of testimony with them, and to send an electronic copy at least 2 days prior to the hearing to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .