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Procedure

Council staff announce hearing procedures and silence devices

New York City Council · Oct 16, 2026 · starts 0:00:03 · 25 sec

Council staff open the Committee on Civil Service and Labor hearing, instruct attendees to silence devices, explain that no one may approach the desk, and direct those wishing to testify to the sergeants at arms.

Council Staff

Good morning and welcome to the New York City Council Committee hearing for the Civil Service and Labor.

Council Staff

At this time, please put all devices on silent.

Council Staff

Going forward, no one is to approach the desk.

Council Staff

If you wish to testify or have any questions, please see one of the sergeants at arms at the back of the room or the reception desk.

Council Staff

Chair, you may begin.