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Procedure

Committee staff opens hearing and announces housekeeping rules

New York City Council · Sep 15, 2026 · starts 0:00:04 · 18 sec

Council staff welcomes attendees to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management hearing, asks everyone to silence electronics, and instructs those wishing to testify to fill out appearance cards with the Sergeant at Arms.

Council Staff

Good morning.

Council Staff

Welcome to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management.

Council Staff

At this time, we ask that you please silence all electronics.

Council Staff

If you wish to fill out a parent's card, please see one of the sergeant arms in the back.

Council Staff

And at no point, please do not approach the dais.

Council Staff

Chair, you may begin.