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Procedure

Council Staff administers affirmation to administration witnesses

New York City Council · Oct 7, 2026 · starts 0:04:50 · 23 sec

Subcommittee counsel administers the affirmation to mayoral administration witnesses, asking them to affirm to tell the truth and respond honestly to council member questions.

Council Staff

Good morning.

Council Staff

In accordance with the rules of the council, I'll administer the affirmation to the witnesses from the mayoral administration.

Council Staff

I'll call on you each individually for a response.

Council Staff

Please raise your right hands.

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

Thank you.

Council Staff

You may begin.