New York City Council Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics — March 12, 2026 Minutes
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On March 12, 2026, the Committee held hearings on two mayoral/comptroller communications regarding advice and consent appointments. Roll call listed Chair Sandra Ung and all committee members as present. The Mayor’s message was heard and then laid over by the Committee; the second communication was heard and then laid over by the Committee.
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- M 0041-2026: Mayor’s message (Ms. Midori Valdivia) was heard by the Committee and laid over.
- M 0051-2026: Communication (Wayne G. Hawley) was heard by the Committee and laid over.
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Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics
Agenda
- Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Ms. Midori Valdivia to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, pursuant to Sections 31 and 2301 of the New York City Charter.
- Communication from the Comptroller – Submitting the name of Wayne G. Hawley to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board pursuant to Section 2602 of the New York City Charter
- Roll Call
- Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Ms. Midori Valdivia to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, pursuant to Sections 31 and 2301 of the New York City Charter.
- Communication from the Comptroller – Submitting the name of Wayne G. Hawley to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board pursuant to Section 2602 of the New York City Charter
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- Agendahttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2026/3/22243_A_Committee_on_Rules%2C_Privileges%2C_Elections%2C_Standards_and_Ethics_26-03-12_Committee_Agenda.pdf
- Minuteshttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2026/3/22243_M_Committee_on_Rules%2C_Privileges%2C_Elections%2C_Standards_and_Ethics_26-03-12_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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