The New York City Charter, established by the State Legislature in 1897, is the City's Constitution, creating the Framework for the City's Government. The Charter Controls how the City Spends Tax Dollars, how Decisions are Made about Changes to Neighborhoods, and the Powers of Elected Officials.
The 2019 City Council Commission, made up of Members Appointed by the Mayor, the Speaker of the City Council, all Five Borough Presidents, the Public Advocate, and the Comptroller, has a Broad Mandate to Conduct a Top-to-Bottom Review and will bring its Recommendations to the Public as Ballot Questions in November's General Elections 2019.
Upcoming Hearings & Meetings in 2019
March 7th, 2019 6:00 PM - Manhattan - City Hall - Police Accountability
March 11th, 2019 6:00 PM - Manhattan - Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), Richard Harris Terrace, 199 Chambers Street, New York, New York 10007
This Forum will include Experts discussing the City’s Budget Processes including: Capital Budgeting; Pension Systems; Procurement and Contract Registration; and such other Matters as may be necessary in the Commission’s Review of Recommendations and Proposals for potential Revisions to the New York City Charter.
March 14th, 2019 6:00 PM - Manhattan - City Hall
March 18th, 2019 6:00 PM - Manhattan - City Hall
March 25th, 2019 6:00 PM - Manhattan - City Hall
All Public Hearings and Meetings will be Livestreamed at the Commission’s Website.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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