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Procedure

Committee counsel administers affirmation to witnesses

New York City Council · Oct 27, 2026 · starts 0:10:40 · 51 sec

Staff administers the oath, asking witnesses to raise their right hands and affirm to tell the truth. Farías then tells witnesses they may begin.

Council Staff

Good morning.

Council Staff

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

Council Staff

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

Council Staff

Please raise your right hands, including folks who may be called up to answer additional questions if you have more than four of you.

Council Staff

Please raise your right hand.

Council Staff

Do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before these committees and to respond honestly to council member questions?

Council Staff

Thank you.

Amanda C. Farías

You may begin.

Council Staff

You may begin, everybody.