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Committees & Caucuses
100

This person manages the day-to-day operations of a council district office. They advise the council member, develop solutions to issues, and ensure the office runs smoothly. 




Chief of staff

100

Council Members work with the Legislation Division to craft a bill that is introduced at stated meetings, where it is assigned to the appropriate Committee

Bill introduction

100

A gigantic book of laws. When a law is added to this Code, it is codified.



Administrative code

100

Responsible for the city's Department of Education, charter schools, and School Construction Authority.

Education

200

What helps residents address issues with city agencies and programs. This includes providing information, managing casework, and connecting residents with services. 




constituent services

200

A formal hearing where any member of the public can attend and make comments on proposed legislation, i.e. testimony



public hearing

200

Adjustments to the bill made after the council reviews the response from the public are called what?



An Amendment

200

This committee works on the following issues:

  • Economic mobility
  • Social inclusion
  • Leadership:
  • Civic participation
  • Domestic violence
  • Gender-based violence

Women and Gender Equity

300

A person who is apart of NYC's legislative body. There are 51 elected members, one from each district. Besides enacting legislation, they approve the City's budget and have oversight powers for the activities of City agencies.

Council Member

300

If passed by an affirmative vote by a majority of Council Members (at least 26 members) the bill is then sent to the Mayor, who also holds a public hearing. The Mayor then chooses to sign or reject the bill. This is called what?

Veto

300

Biweekly meetings the Council holds for introducing and voting on legislation are called what?



Stated Meeting

300
  • Oversees the Department of Correction and the Department of Probation
  • Addresses issues related to these department

Criminal Justice

400

What is the process of sharing information about the Council's work with the public. This includes providing information about legislation, initiatives, and other activities. Includes: (Stated meetings & Press Conferences)




Communications

400

If the bill passes the Committee by what type of vote, the bill is then sent to the full Council where it will be considered and voted on at a Stated Meeting. The bill must again pass by what type of vote?



Majority Vote

400

Someone who: formally introduces the bill to the Council is called a?



Sponsor

400
  • Responsible for rent regulation policies and practices
  • Oversees the Department of Buildings and Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Housing Committee