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Introduction and background of the Veterans Advisory Board
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Commissioner James Hendon introduces himself and provides background information on the New York City Veterans Advisory Board (VAB). He outlines the composition of the VAB, which consists of 13 members appointed by the mayor and city council speaker.
- The VAB includes 11 veterans and 2 immediate family members, survivors, or caregivers of veterans.
- The speaker is accompanied by Jason Loughran, the agency's senior adviser for intergovernmental affairs.
James Hendon
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My name is James Hinton.
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I serve as commissioner for the New York City Department of Veterans Services.
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And, you know, good afternoon, chair Holden, committee members, and advocates.
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Thank you for inviting us to participate in today's hearing about New York City's Veterans Advisory Board, also known as the VAB.
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I'm joined today by Jason Loughran, our agency's senior adviser for intergovernmental affairs.
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By way of background, according to chapter 75 of the New York City charter, the New York City Veterans Advisory Board consists of 13 members, 7 of whom are appointed by the mayor, 6 by the city council speaker.
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2 of those 13 members are to be immediate family members, survivors, or caregivers of a veteran.
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The remaining 11 members are to be veterans.