The proposed resolution, titled the Budget Enhancement Request Litigation Authorization Resolution of 2026, seeks to empower the Council of the District of Columbia's Office of the General Counsel to take legal action regarding agency budget enhancement requests. These requests are mandated to be submitted to the Council under D.C. Official Code 47-318.05a. The resolution allows the General Counsel to initiate, defend, intervene, or participate in any legal proceedings on behalf of the Council to assert its interest in obtaining these budget requests.
The resolution emphasizes the Council's commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the budget enhancement process. By authorizing the General Counsel to act in this capacity, the Council aims to protect its interests and ensure that it receives the necessary budget information from various agencies. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.