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Procedure

Oath administration for witnesses

New York City Council · Jun 24, 2026 · starts 0:07:42 · 49 sec

Council staff administers the affirmation to all witnesses, who affirm to tell the truth and respond honestly to council member questions.

Council Staff

Good morning.

Council Staff

In accordance with the rules of the council, I'll administer the affirmation.

Council Staff

I will call on you each individually for a response.

Council Staff

Please raise your right hand.

Council Staff

Do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before these committees and respond honestly to council member questions?

Council Staff

Thank you.

Amanda C. Farías

Thank you.

Amanda C. Farías

As a reminder to all of our witnesses, please state your name prior to your testimony for the record.

Amanda C. Farías

If anyone here today requires an accessible version of the presentation given today at today's hearing, please email testimony at council.myc.gov, and we'll turn it over to you folks to begin.