REMARKS
Hearing logistics and acknowledgments
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Council Member Dinowitz concludes his opening remarks by providing information about the upcoming testimony and acknowledging various individuals involved in the hearing. He also outlines the procedures for testifying and questioning.
- Acknowledges colleagues present at the hearing and thanks staff members
- Provides instructions for those wishing to testify, including time limits and registration procedures
- Administers an affirmation to CUNY witnesses to ensure truthful testimony
Eric Dinowitz
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We're pleased to have testimony today from the center for an urban future, both to discuss the findings in their report and their recommendation.
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And, of course, we are very interested in getting a fuller picture of CUNY's transfer process from CUNY Administration.
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I want to acknowledge my colleagues who are here some members, brewer, Marte, and Batcher.
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I'd also like to thank Adam Sarapoli, my legislative and budget director, Jenna Klaus, my chief of staff, Sahar Moazami, the committee's counsel, and Regina Paul, the committee's policy analyst.
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I would like to remind everyone who wishes to testify in person today that you must fill out an appearance card which is located on the desk of the sergeant at arms Need the entrance of the room.
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Please fill it out even if you have already registered to testify in advance.
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To allow as many people as possible to testify public testimony will be limited to 3 minutes per person.
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I am also going to ask my colleagues to limit their questions and comments to 5 minutes.
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Please note that witnesses who are here will testify before those on Zoom.
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Now in accordance with the rules of the council, I will administer the affirmation to the witnesses from CUNY.
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Please raise your right hand.
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Do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in your testimony before this committee?
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And to respond honestly to council member questions.
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Thank you.
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As a reminder to all witnesses, please state your name prior to your testimony for the record.