REMARKS
Majority Leader Amanda Farias opens the November 13, 2024 stated meeting
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Majority Leader Amanda Farias opens the November 13, 2024 stated meeting of the NYC City Council, welcoming attendees and setting ground rules for the proceedings. She emphasizes the importance of decorum and respect among council members.
- The meeting agenda is available on the council's website
- Only council members are allowed to speak during the meeting
- Members of the public are welcome but must remain silent, using only silent approval gestures if desired
- Council members are reminded to address all remarks to the chair and speak only when recognized
Amanda Farias
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Good afternoon, and welcome to the stated meeting of November 13, 2024.
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I am majority leader Amanda Farias, and I'd like to thank you for joining us.
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If you would like to follow along, the agenda for today's meeting is posted on our website.
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On behalf of the body, I welcome the members of the public who have joined us today.
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During stated meetings, only members of the council may speak.
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Members of the public shall remain silent.
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If you wish to express your support of any remarks, you may make the silent approval gesture.
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I want to remind my colleagues that decorum is to be respected at all times.
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Insulting each other is not appropriate.
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All remarks are to be addressed to the chair, and members shall not speak unless recognized by the chair.
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It is essential that even if we disagree, we treat each other with respect.
