Relates to appointments to the water board of the city of New York
This bill changes who appoints members to New York City's Water Board. It specifies that the mayor appoints four members, the city council speaker appoints one, the comptroller appoints one, and the public advocate appoints one. All appointments require confirmation by the city council, and the board must include at least one member with water resource science experience. The bill also sets two-year terms (with some initial one-year terms) and prohibits current city employees from serving.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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P
David Weprin
DDemocratic
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