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Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections Approves Amendments to Council Rules and Committee Membership Changes
New YorkOct 9, 20252 min read
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On October 9, 2025, the New York City Council's Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections met at City Hall to consider and approve resolutions amending the Council Rules for clarity and consistency, and to make changes to committee chairs and memberships. Both resolutions were approved unanimously by roll call vote.
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Committee Membership and Chair ChangesCouncil Procedures and PracticesAmendment of Council RulesElections
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- Approved Resolution 1058-2025 to amend the Rules of the Council to improve clarity and consistency with Council practices and precedent, including amendments proposed by the committee.
- Approved Resolution 1099-2025 pursuant to Rule 7.00 to make changes to the chairs and membership of certain Council committees.
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