Q&A
Mayor's veto of proposed local laws and stating legal infirmities
0:13:09
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28 sec
Speaker Adams asks Goode-Trufant about her commitment to advising the mayor to state all legal infirmities in writing when vetoing a proposed local law. Goode-Trufant agrees to this commitment.
- Speaker Adams references Section 37 of the charter, which requires the mayor to submit a statement of objections when vetoing a proposed local law
- Goode-Trufant commits to advising the mayor to state all legal infirmities in writing in the statement of objections
- This exchange emphasizes the importance of transparency and clear communication in the legislative process, particularly when the mayor opposes a proposed law on legal grounds
Adrienne E. Adams
0:13:09
Will you commit that as corporation counsel, if you agree with the mayor that a proposed local law adopted by the council is unlawful and he decides to veto such proposed local law, that you will advise the mayor to state all legal infirmities in writing in the statement of objections he is required to submit to the council pursuant to section 37 of the charter?
Muriel Goode-Trufant
0:13:35
Yes.
0:13:36
Thank you.
