Public Hearings

Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules

What are we proposing? The Civic Engagement Commission is proposing rules setting forth the governing framework for participation in the citywide participatory budget program pursuant to Charter § 3202.

When and where is the Hearing? The Civic Engagement Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule. The public hearing will take place at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The hearing will be conducted by video conference and is accessible by:

Internet Video and Audio. For access, visit: https://bit.ly/JunePublicHearing

Phone. For access, dial +1-408-418-9388. When prompted, use the Meeting ID 2633 273 5675 and the password mBdWuUka588.

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

Website. You can submit comments to the Civic Engagement Commission through the NYC rules website at http://rules.cityofnewyork.us.

Email. You can email comments to the NYC Civic Engagement Commission at info@civicengagement.nyc.gov

Mail. You can mail comments to NYC Civic Engagement Commission, 22 Reade Street 4^th 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 rule 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 Monday, June 5, 2023.

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, May 30, 2023.

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, May 30, 2023.

Can I review the comments made on the proposed rules? You can review the comments made online on the proposed rules by going to the website at http://rules.cityofnewyork.us/. 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 rule will be available to the public at the Civic Engagement Commission, www.nyc.gov/civicengagement

What authorizes the Civic Engagement Commission to make this rule? Section 3202 of the Charter authorizes the Commission to make this proposed rule. This proposed rule was not included in the Civic Engagement Commission’s regulatory agenda for this fiscal year.

Where can I find the Civic Engagement Commission’s rules? The Commission’s rules are located in Title 73 of the Rules of the City of New York.

What rules govern the rulemaking process? The Civic Engagement Commission must meet the requirements of Section 1043 of the City Charter when creating or changing rules. This notice is made according to the requirements of Section 1043 of the City Charter.