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Procedure

Committee counsel administers the affirmation for administration witnesses

New York City Council · Sep 16, 2026 · starts 0:11:33 · 36 sec

Chair Thomas-Henry recognizes that Council Member Hanif has joined and turns to committee counsel to administer the affirmation. Haris Khan of SBS affirms to tell the truth before the committee.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

Thank you, Councilmember.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

I'd like to recognize that we've been joined by Councilmember Hanif.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

I will now turn it over to committee council to administer the oath before we hear from the mayoral administration.

Council Staff

We will now hear testimony from the administration.

Council Staff

Before we begin, I will administer the affirmation.

Council Staff

Panelists, please raise your right hand.

Council Staff

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

Haris Khan

I do.

Council Staff

Thank you.

Council Staff

You may begin when ready.