§ 3-511 — Provision of legislative process and parliamentary procedure training materials; training for community boards

§ 3-511 Provision of legislative process and parliamentary procedure training materials; training for community boards.

a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term “designated agency” means an agency or office designated by the mayor, the head of which is appointed by the mayor. “Designated agency” may include the civic engagement commission provided that such commission consents to such designation. b. Development of training materials. 1. Each borough president shall collaborate with the other four borough presidents and, in consultation with the civic engagement commission, shall develop uniform training materials regarding the legislative process of the council and any additional relevant rules of parliamentary procedure. The department of citywide administrative services shall make a learning platform available to, or assist in engaging a consultant for, the borough presidents to use in developing such training materials upon request. 2. Each borough president, or a borough president designated by the other four borough presidents, shall provide such materials to the designated agency. c. Provision of training. Beginning on April 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, borough presidents, in consultation with the civic engagement commission, shall provide training to members and district managers of community boards within their respective boroughs using the materials developed pursuant to subdivision b of this section. Each borough president shall record which community board members and district managers have completed such training. (L.L. 2025/197, 12/25/2025, eff. 12/25/2025)