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Procedure

Council staff opens hearing and gives procedural instructions

New York City Council · Oct 28, 2026 · starts 0:00:19 · 15 sec

Staff welcome attendees to the Committee on General Welfare, ask to silence electronics, direct those wishing to testify to the sergeant at arms, and instruct attendees not to approach the dais.

Council Staff

Good afternoon.

Council Staff

Welcome to the Committee on General Welfare.

Council Staff

At this time, we ask that you please silence all electronics.

Council Staff

If you wish to testify, please see one of the sergeant at arms in the back.

Council Staff

And at no point, please do not approach the dais.

Council Staff

Chair, you may begin.