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Procedure

Committee counsel administers oath to administration witnesses

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:09:50 · 31 sec

Chair Maloney turns to committee counsel Alex Polanoff. Polanoff asks all administration witnesses to raise their right hands and swear or affirm to tell the truth.

Virginia Maloney

We'll now turn to committee counsel to administer the oath.

Alex Polanoff

Thank you, Chairs.

Alex Polanoff

Alex Polanoff, Committee Counsel.

Alex Polanoff

Will all members of the administration testifying today please raise your right hands?

Alex Polanoff

Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in your testimony today, and to respond honestly to Councilmember questions?

Alex Polanoff

Thank you.

Alex Polanoff

You may begin when ready.