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Procedure

Committee counsel swears in witnesses

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:13:18 · 21 sec

Staff asks witnesses to raise their right hands and affirm to tell the truth. They instruct witnesses to state their name and title for the record.

Council Staff

Hello, also DOB folks, if you want to do it from over there.

Council Staff

Please raise your right hand.

Council Staff

Everyone, you guys too.

Council Staff

Thanks.

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?

Council Staff

Great.

Council Staff

When you speak, if you could just state your name and title for the record.