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 stakeholders and extend the timeline for developing and updating the 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 a consultant for public outreach and the drafting of 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 deemed essential for timely issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) and for expediting the approval of mayoral appointees, thereby enabling the Commission to commence its work without unnecessary delays.