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Int 1398-2025 · BillFiled (End of Session) · Sep 24, 2025

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to giving council members the power to make appointments to community boards

Introduced
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Local Law
Step 1 of 4 · Introduced
Julie Menin
Sponsor
Julie MeninDemocratDistrict 5
Cosponsors
21
Introduced
Sep 24, 2025

Summary

Currently, Council Members can only nominate community board members, and these nominations must be approved by the Borough Presidents. This bill would grant Council Members the power to directly appoint up to half of the members of community boards in their districts.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

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Sep 24, 2025