Brewer Opens Public Testimony and Reviews Rules
Brewer opens the floor for public testimony, outlining rules including a three-minute speaking limit, no photography, and procedures for submitting written testimony.
So now I think we will turn it over to the community council to administer the oath after we call.
Do I have to read this first, too?
Oh, God, Jesus.
I now open the hearing for the public testimony.
Public should know that this is a government proceeding and that the quorum will be observed at all times.
Members of the public shall remain silent at all times.
The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.
No video or photography is allowed from the witness table.
Members of the public may not present audio or video recordings as testimony.
But may submit transcripts of such recordings to the sergeant at arms for inclusion in the hearing record.
If you'd like to speak, fill out an appearance card with the wonderful sergeant at arms and wait to be recognized.
You will have three minutes to speak on today's hearing topic, although you can speak much longer if you want.
Compensation is a topic of the mayor, public advocate, city council, borough president, controller, and district attorneys.
If you have a written statement or written testimony you wish to submit, please provide a copy of that testimony to the sergeant at arms.
For those on Zoom, you may also email written testimony to testimony at council.nyc.gov within 72 hours of the close of the hearing.
Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.
And obviously, if you're here and you want to speak, you are going to be called up.