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Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Thursday, June 12, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Committee Room - City Hall

TL;DR

The committee introduced eight bills aimed at strengthening community boards by requiring better support services, training, and transparency. These proposals would give borough presidents new responsibilities to assist community boards with legal, IT, and HR support, while also requiring monthly newsletters, video meetings, and updated bylaws. No votes were taken; all items were introductions for future consideration.

Key Decisions

  • Equal Employment Opportunity Training for Community Board Members Introduced
  • New Support Office for Community Boards (Legal, IT, Planning, HR Services) Introduced
  • Monthly Newsletters and Video Conference Meetings Required Introduced
  • Community Board Member Training and Qualification Standards Introduced
  • Race and Ethnicity Data Collection by City Agencies Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2025-3522 Oversight - Community Boards Resources and Support.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0472-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the borough presidents to provide equal employment opportunity trainings to community board members
    Introduction
  3. Int 1065-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the terms of employment for district managers
    Introduction
  4. Int 1134-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to race and ethnicity data collected by agencies
    Introduction
  5. Int 1250-2025 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to publication of bylaws by borough boards, community boards, and advisory bodies
    Introduction
  6. Int 1315-2025 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring community boards to email a monthly newsletter and videoconference their meetings and hearings
    Introduction
  7. Int 1314-2025 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring borough presidents to establish and maintain an office to assist community boards by providing legal, information technology, community planning, and human resources support
    Introduction
  8. Int 1316-2025 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of community board support
    Introduction
  9. Int 1318-2025 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to community board member training, appointment dates, and qualifications
    Introduction