Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Monday, June 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

TL;DR

The Committee on Governmental Operations discussed four items focused on government transparency and local procedures. The agenda included oversight of city government access, proposed rules against deceptive election media, official recognition of Staten Island's flag, and expanded powers for city council members in community board appointments.

Key Decisions

  • Oversight - Access to City Government Discussed
  • Local Law prohibiting dissemination of materially deceptive audio or visual media in local elections Introduced
  • Local Law codifying the official flag of the borough of Staten Island Introduced
  • Local Law giving council members power to make appointments to community boards Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-2007 Oversight - Access to City Government.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0012-2026 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to prohibiting the dissemination of materially deceptive audio or visual media in local elections
    Introduction
  3. Int 0320-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to codifying the official flag of the borough of Staten Island
    Introduction
  4. Int 0322-2026 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to giving council members the power to make appointments to community boards
    Introduction