Q&A
Basic principles of public accountability and transparency
5:41:37
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32 sec
Council Member Krishnan questions Mastro on fundamental principles of public accountability and transparency in government. Mastro agrees with these basic tenets.
- Mastro confirms that the mayor and city agencies are accountable to the public for their performance
- He agrees that the public has a right to know how public money is spent
- Mastro acknowledges the importance of City Council hearings, the mayor's management report, and other public reviews as tools for accountability and transparency
Shekhar Krishnan
5:41:37
And I wanna go through the principles, the basic principles that come with becoming the city's top lawyer.
5:41:44
My first question is Mister Meschel.
5:41:46
The mayor and city agencies are accountable to the public for their performance.
5:41:50
Correct?
Randy Mastro
5:41:51
Correct.
Shekhar Krishnan
5:41:52
The public has a right to know how public money is spent.
5:41:56
Correct?
Randy Mastro
5:41:58
Correct.
Shekhar Krishnan
5:41:59
City Council hearings, the mayor's management report, and other such public reviews are all important tools for accountability and transparency.
5:42:07
Is that right?
Randy Mastro
5:42:08
Correct.
