Giving council members the power to make appointments to community boards.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Sep 25, 2025
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to giving council members the power to make appointments to community boards” Read the full text
Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
What it does
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.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Sep 25, 2025
Referred to Comm by Council · Sep 25, 2025
Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 1398
officialInt. No. 1398
officialSeptember 25, 2025 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 9-25-25.pdf
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
21
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Frank MoranoJulie MeninDavid M. CarrNantasha M. WilliamsRobert F. HoldenSusan ZhuangJulie WonDarlene MealyRafael Salamanca, Jr.Carmen N. De La RosaJustin L. BrannanChristopher MarteKeith PowersAmanda C. FaríasOswald J. FelizTiffany L. CabánJames F. GennaroInna VernikovJoann AriolaVickie PaladinoKristy Marmorato
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).