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Procedure

Council staff opens hearing and gives housekeeping instructions

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:00:10 · 23 sec

Staff welcomes attendees to the New York City Council hearing on women, gender, and equity, asks everyone to silence electronic devices, and directs those wishing to testify to see the sergeant for an appearance card.

Council Staff

Good morning and welcome to the New York City Council hearing on women, gender and equity.

Council Staff

At this time, we're asking everyone to silence all electronic devices.

Council Staff

And at no point in time, your approach is theirs.

Council Staff

If you wish to testify to this hearing and have a thought appearance card, please see a sergeant at the back for assistance.

Council Staff

Chair, you may begin.