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Council adopts rules changes amid objections that package centralizes power
Summary
The council approved Resolution 10‑58A, amending council rules and committee memberships, after floor debate in which several members warned the changes would centralize power and limit members’ ability to advance legislation.
The New York City Council on Oct. 9 adopted amendments to its rules and committee memberships, passing Resolution 10‑58A and related committee changes after floor debate and recorded votes. Sponsors said the rules amendments improve clarity and consistent practice; critics argued the changes centralize power at the leadership level and limit individual members’ authority.
Council Member Morano (spoke at length in opposition) said the package “makes this council,…
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