The proposed resolution, introduced by Councilmember Charles Allen, seeks to declare an emergency regarding the need to amend the Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act of 2022. The 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 ex-officio member. Additionally, the resolution proposes adjustments to the Commission's meeting schedule to allow for better stakeholder engagement and extends the timeline for updating the Advisory Plan from every two years to every three years.

The resolution highlights the necessity for these changes to facilitate the effective functioning of the Office of District Waterways Management (ODWM) and the Advisory Commission. It emphasizes the need for flexibility in the timeline for developing the Advisory Plan and the approval process for mayoral appointees, which would allow for quicker initiation of the Commission's work. The Council has determined that these circumstances warrant emergency legislation to ensure timely implementation of the proposed amendments. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon adoption.