A resolution requesting the Attorney General-designate of the United States to take actions insuring the independence of the special prosecutor to be appointed in connection with the investigation of illegal activities arising out of the Presidential election of 1972.

Declares that the Attorney General-Designate should vest the special prosecutor to investigate the Watergate case with all necessary attributes of independence, including but not limited to the following: (1) final authority over questions of convening and conducting proceedings before grand juries, subpoenaing witnesses, initiating prosecutions, framing indictments and seeking in court grants of immunity from prosecution for witnesses; (2) final authority over the selection of an adequate staff of attorneys, investigators and other personnel answerable only to himself; (3) assurance that the investigatory and other resources of the Department of Justice and funds to defray all expenses incurred in connection with the activities of the special prosecutor will remain available for the time necessary to complete the investigation and prosecute any offenders; (4) assurance that he will not be subject to removal from his position except for malfeasance in office; (5) assurance that he will enjoy full access to the relevant documents and personnel of the Department of Justice and all other officials and agencies of the Executive Branch; and (6) assurance that the special prosecutor can freely, and upon their request, appear before, consult with and cooperate in other respects with all Congressional committees having jurisdiction over any aspect of the special prosecutor's activities.