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Procedure

Chair Louis explains hybrid public testimony procedures

New York City Council · Oct 6, 2026 · starts 0:16:56 · 45 sec

Chair Louis describes the hybrid format, remote registration, in-person speaker cards, live stream viewing, muting until recognized, and the two-minute limit for public witnesses.

Farah N. Louis

This meeting is being held in hybrid format.

Farah N. Louis

Members of the public who wish to testify may testify in person or via Zoom.

Farah N. Louis

Members of the public wishing to testify remotely may register by visiting the council's website at www.council.nyc.gov backslash land use to sign up.

Farah N. Louis

Or for those that are in person, please see one of the sergeant at arms to prepare and submit a speaker card.

Farah N. Louis

Members of the public may also view live stream broadcasts of the meeting at the council's website.

Farah N. Louis

When you are called to testify before the subcommittee, if you are joining us remotely, you will remain muted until recognized.

Farah N. Louis

by myself to speak.

Farah N. Louis

When you are recognized, your microphone will be unmuted.

Farah N. Louis

We will limit public testimony to two minutes per witness.