§ 2-02 — Definitions

§ 2-02 Definitions.

Borough ballot. The term “borough ballot” means a ballot, approved by the Commission, that lists and briefly describes each local project in a specific borough or, if approved by the Commission, an alternative, specified geographic area. Capital project. The term “capital project” has the meaning as such term is defined in Section 210 of the Charter. City poverty measure. The term “city poverty measure” means the citywide poverty rate as calculated by the mayor’s office for economic opportunity or successor office or agency. Citywide participatory budgeting. The term “citywide participatory budgeting” refers to the program established in Section 225-a of the Charter. Commission. The term “commission” means the New York city civic engagement commission or the chair acting on behalf of the commission. Digital platform. The term “digital platform” means an online platform used by the Commission to enable city residents to submit, comment on and vote for local projects. Expense project. The term “expense project” means a project that may be funded with amounts appropriated in the expense budget and is not a capital project. Local project. The term “local project” means a project that is eligible to be placed on a borough ballot and funded pursuant to Sections 225-a and 3202 of the Charter and this chapter. (Added City Record 6/30/2023, eff. 7/30/2023)