Committee approves mayoral nomination and two resolutions on council rules and committee membership
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On May 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM the New York City Council Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics (Chair: Sandra Ung) met at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1. All nine members were present. The committee approved the Mayor's nomination (M 0061-2026) of Lisa Kersavage to the Landmarks Preservation Commission and approved Res. 0473-2026 (amending Rule 7.20 on committee jurisdictions) and Res. 0474-2026 (relating to committee membership under Rule 7.10); all actions were approved by the committee by a 9-0 vote.
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- Approved Mayor's nomination M 0061-2026: Lisa Kersavage to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (Mayor's Message), approved by committee with companion resolution; affirmative vote 9-0.
- Approved Res. 0473-2026: amendment to Rule 7.20 of the Rules of the Council regarding jurisdictions of certain standing committees; designated a P-C item and approved by committee; affirmative vote 9-0.
- Approved Res. 0474-2026: resolution pursuant to Rule 7.10 relating to membership of committees of the Council; designated a P-C item and approved by committee; affirmative vote 9-0.
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Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics
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Agenda
- Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name Lisa Kersavage to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter.
- Resolution amending Rule 7.20 of the Rules of the Council in relation to the jurisdictions of certain Standing Committees of the Council.
- Resolution pursuant to Rule 7.10 of the Rules of the Council, as related to the membership of committees of the Council.
- Roll Call
- Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name Lisa Kersavage to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter.
- Resolution amending Rule 7.20 of the Rules of the Council in relation to the jurisdictions of certain Standing Committees of the Council.
- Resolution pursuant to Rule 7.10 of the Rules of the Council, as related to the membership of committees of the Council.
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- Minuteshttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2026/5/22443_M_Committee_on_Rules%2C_Privileges%2C_Elections%2C_Standards_and_Ethics_26-05-14_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
- Agendahttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2026/5/22443_A_Committee_on_Rules%2C_Privileges%2C_Elections%2C_Standards_and_Ethics_26-05-14_Committee_Agenda.pdf
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