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Procedure

Sergeant at Arms gives hearing instructions and appearance card procedure

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:00:26 · 25 sec

Council staff opens the joint hearing, asks attendees to silence phones, and explains how to fill out appearance cards. Staff states that no one may approach the dais and invites the chair to begin.

Council Staff

Hello there, good afternoon.

Council Staff

Welcome to today's New York City Council hearing for the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business.

Council Staff

At this time, please silence all phones.

Council Staff

If you wish to speak in today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card with one of the sergeants.

Council Staff

Moving forward, no one is to approach the dais.

Council Staff

Chair, you may begin.