Gutiérrez lays out public testimony rules
Gutiérrez reminds the public that decorum is required, no recording is allowed from the witness table, and speakers have two minutes. She explains appearance slips, written testimony submission, and the 72-hour email deadline.
I remind members of the public that this is a government proceeding and that decorum shall be observed at all times.
As such, members of the public shall remain silent at all times.
The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.
No video recording or photography is allowed from the witness table.
Further, 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.
Inclusion in the hearing record.
If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out an appearance slip with the sergeant at arms and wait to be recognized.
When recognized, you will have two minutes to speak on today's oversight topic and or legislation.
If you have a written statement or additional written testimony you wish to submit for the record, please provide a copy of that testimony to the sergeant at arms.
You may also email written testimony to testimony at council.nyc.gov within 72 hours of this hearing.
Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.