NYC Council Introduction 625

intro.nyc/0625-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Community board member training, appointment dates, and qualifications.
Status: Committee Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Sponsored by Lincoln Restler
Introduced: February 12, 2026

This bill would require each Borough President to provide training for newly appointed community board members who have not previously served as community board members. The bill would also change the appointment date for community board members from April 1 to August 15, and would add a requirement for an individual to have attended a community board meeting prior to their appointment to a community board.