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Procedure

Staff administers witness affirmation

New York City Council · Sep 29, 2026 · starts 0:04:40 · 38 sec

Council staff administers the affirmation to mayoral administration witnesses and asks them to state their names for the record. Staff then invites the administration to begin.

Council Staff

Hello, good afternoon.

Council Staff

In accordance with the rules of the council, I'll administer the affirmation to the witnesses from the mayoral administration.

Council Staff

I'll call on you each individually for a response.

Council Staff

Please raise your right hands all.

Council Staff

Please raise your right hand.

Council Staff

Thank you.

Council Staff

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

Council Staff

Thank you.

Council Staff

As a reminder to witnesses and to the administration, please state your name prior to your testimony for the record.

Council Staff

Thank you.

Council Staff

You may now begin.