PROCEDURE
Opening Testimony Procedures
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The council member outlines the procedures for the public testimony portion of the hearing, including rules about decorum, what forms of testimony are allowed, signing up to testify, time limits, and submitting written statements.
Pierina Ana Sanchez
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Just give us one moment to switch gears.
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I will now open the hearing for public testimony.
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Remind 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.
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The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.
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No video recording or photography is allowed from the witness table.
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Further members of the public may not present audio or video recordings as testimony, but may submit transcripts of such recordings to the Sergeant at Arms for inclusion in the hearing record.
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If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card with the sergeant at arms and wait to be recognized.
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When recognized, you will have 2 minutes to speak on today's hearing topic, J51 and intro 654.
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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 Ed Arms.
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You may also email written testimony to testimony at counsel.nyc.gov within 72 hours of this hearing.
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Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.