AGENCY TESTIMONY
Dr. Mohammad Khalid's testimony for appointment to the Civilian Complaint Review Board
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Dr. Mohammad Khalid, a dentist and civic leader from Staten Island, presents his background and qualifications for appointment to the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB). He discusses his professional experience, civic involvement, and previous government appointments, including a prior term on the CCRB.
- Immigrated from Pakistan in 1972, obtained dental license in 1977
- Served as president of two large civic associations in Staten Island
- Previously appointed to NY State Minority Health Council and NYC Charter Revision Commission
- Served 9 years on the CCRB under Mayor Bloomberg's appointment
Dr. Mohammad Khalid
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Good afternoon, Chairman Powers and members of the city council My name is Doctor Mohammad Khaled.
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It is a great honor and pleasure to be here.
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I came to United States in 1972 from Pakistan as an immigrant with a degree as a dentist from one of the schools there and then attended New York University Dental School and got my license in 1977.
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Professionally, I'm a dentist, but currently practicing in Staten Island since 1977 Besides my profession, I'm a civic leader in Staten Island for the last 30 years.
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Cerming as a president, the 2 large civic association as a volunteer, the Iron Hill Civic Association, which covers the Toward Hill And Downing Hill's Colony section of Staten Island, with a population of about 5000 people.
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The other association is the Pakistani Civic Association in Staten Island.
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We have where we have close to 10,000 population.
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These associations are the for the purpose of solving the issue of the quality of life, I have served also in the state government.
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I was appointed in 2005 by then governor George Battaki to to a 6 year term as a member of the minority health council.
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State of New York.
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I finished my term, 6 year term in 2011.
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In 20 in 203, I was appointed by Mayor Bloomberg as a member of the Chart Revision Commission in 2005.
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Again, Mayor Bloomberg appointed me to civilian complaint review board, which I served 9 years and few months.
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That is where I learned the process of learning, entering the complaint by the public, and ending with the 3 members panel to to render our judgment.
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This time around, I have been asked by my city council delegate of Staten Island.
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If I would like to sub again to which I said, I will it will be a great pleasure to sub again on CCRB.
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I'd like to thank minority leader of the city council, Job Rowley, member of the city council, Kamala Hanks, and councilman, David Carr, for their trust and confidence in in recommending me to be appointed to the CCR Board.
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CCRB Board.
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At this time, I'm ready to answer any question.
