Chair opens public testimony and gives instructions
Won opens the floor for public testimony, reminds attendees of decorum rules, explains how to sign up, gives two minutes per speaker, and provides instructions for submitting written testimony.
I now open the floor for public testimony.
I remind the members of the public that this is a formal government proceeding and that decorum shall be observed at all times.
As such, members of the public shall remain silent at all times other than when they're testifying.
And the witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.
No video recording or photography is allowed from the witness table.
Further, members of the public may not present audio or video recording as testimony, but may submit transcripts of such recordings to the Sergeant at Arms for inclusion in the hearing record.
If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card with the Sergeant at Arms to wait to be recognized.
And when recognized, you will have two minutes to speak on today's hearing topic on the Office of Community Hiring.
If you have a written statement or additional written testimony you wish to submit for the record, please provide a copy of that testimony to the Sergeant at Arms.
You may also email written testimony to testimony at councilnyc.gov or within 72 hours of this hearing.
Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.
And I will now call the first panel.