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Procedure

Staff housekeeping and meeting opening

New York City Council · Jun 22, 2026 · starts 0:00:13 · 28 sec

Council staff welcomes attendees to the Committee on Governmental Operations hearing, reminds everyone to silence devices, and instructs those wishing to testify to fill out testimony slips.

Council Staff

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.

Council Staff

Welcome to the New York City Council hearing for the Committee on Governmental Operations, State and Federal Legislation.

Council Staff

At this time, I'd like to remind everyone to please silence all devices and at no point during the hearing may you approach the dais.

Council Staff

If you wish to testify at today's hearing, please see a sergeant at the back of the room to fill out a testimony slip, even if you have already registered previously online.

Council Staff

Chair, we are ready to begin.