REMARKS
Majority Leader Amanda Farias opens the January 23, 2025 stated meeting with introductory remarks
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Majority Leader Amanda Farias opens the January 23, 2025 stated meeting of the NYC City Council, welcoming attendees and setting the ground rules for the meeting. She emphasizes the importance of decorum and respect among council members.
- Announces that the meeting agenda is available on the council's website
- Outlines rules for public attendance, including remaining silent and using silent approval gestures
- Reminds council members to address remarks to the chair and speak only when recognized
Amanda Farias
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Good afternoon, and welcome to the stated meeting of January 23, 2025.
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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 here 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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Any member of the public who creates a disturbance on the floor will be removed by a sergeant at arms.
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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.