Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Amendments


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Pursuant to section 104 of the Public Officers Law, notice is hereby given of an open meeting of the Commissioners of the Civic Engagement Commission. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm via video conference call. The Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the Poll Site Language Assistance Program methodology.

To join the meeting, enter the Webex URL or join via phone dial-in:

  • Internet Video and Audio: For access, visit: https://bit.ly/Oct2022PublicHearing When prompted, use Meeting number 2632 310 3356 and password M9qU33HMRnQ
  • Phone: For access, dial 408-418-9388. When prompted, use Access code 22632 310 3356.

How do I comment on the proposed amendments?
Anyone can comment on the proposed amendments by:

  • Email: You can email comments to info@civicengagement.nyc.gov
  • Mail: You can mail comments to NYC Civic Engagement Commission, 253 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10007
  • Fax: You can fax comments to info@civicengagement.nyc.gov
  • By Speaking at the Hearing: Anyone who wants to comment on the proposed amendments at the public hearing must sign up to speak. You can sign up before the hearing by emailing info@civicengagement.nyc.gov or calling 646-769-6020. You can speak for up to three minutes.

Comments may be provided in a language other than English.

Is there a deadline to submit comments?
Yes, you must submit written comments by Wednesday October 19, 2022.

What if I need assistance to participate in the hearing?
You must tell the Civic Engagement Commission if you need a reasonable accommodation of a disability at the hearing. You must tell us if you need a sign language interpreter. You can tell us by email or mail at the addresses given above. You may also tell us by telephone at 646-769-6020. You must tell us by Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

What if I need language assistance to participate in the hearing?
You must tell the Civic Engagement Commission if you need language interpretation in the hearing. You can tell us by email or mail at the addresses given above. You may also tell us by telephone at 646-769-6020. You must tell us by Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Can I review the comments made on the proposed amendments?
A few days after the hearing, copies of all comments submitted online, copies of all written comments, and a summary of oral comments concerning the proposed amendments will be available to the public at the Civic Engagement Commission, www.nyc.gov/civicengagement

Proposed Amendment to "Appendix A" of the Resolution of the Civic Engagement Commission enacted April 7, 2020