The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act of 2022. The proposed amendments aim to streamline the appointment process for members of the District Waterways Advisory Commission, align it with similar commissions, and add the Department of Parks and Recreation as a non-voting member. Additionally, the resolution seeks to adjust the meeting schedule of the Commission to bi-monthly sessions to facilitate better engagement among members, and to extend the timeline for developing and updating the District Waterways Advisory Plan from two years to three years.

The resolution emphasizes the necessity for these changes to allow the Office of District Waterways Management (ODWM) to effectively engage stakeholders and implement the Advisory Plan. It highlights the need for flexibility in the appointment process and meeting schedules to ensure robust participation from Commission members, who are often working professionals. The emergency legislation is intended to expedite the issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) for consulting services and to allow for quicker approval of mayoral appointees, thereby enabling the Commission to commence its work without delay.