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Council Member Keith Powers introduces the Corporation Counsel role and nominee Muriel Goode-Trufant

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Council Member Keith Powers provides an overview of the Corporation Counsel position, including its powers and duties as defined by the New York City Charter. He then introduces the nominee, Muriel Goode-Trufant, highlighting her current role as acting Corporation Counsel and her extensive experience with the Law Department.

  • Powers explains that the Corporation Counsel is the attorney for New York City and all city agencies, with the power to conduct all legal business for the city.
  • The Law Department comprises about 850 attorneys specializing in various areas of law.
  • Goode-Trufant has served in the Law Department for nearly 35 years and has been acting as Corporation Counsel since June.