According to NYCCFB, VAAC advises the board on its nonpartisan voter engagement initiative, NYC Votes, by promoting voter registration, participation and civic engagement in New York City through its many programs and partnerships. It also recommends legislative and administrative changes to improve NYC elections, sponsors the City’s official debate program, produces the citywide voter guide, and hosts post-election hearings.

 

The committee consists of nine members. The mayor and speaker of the City Council each appoint two members; their respective appointees may not be enrolled in the same political party. The comptroller appoints one member, and the borough presidents jointly appoint another.

 

The chair is appointed by the mayor in consultation with the speaker. The public advocate and the executive director of the City Board of Elections (or, in his or her absence, the deputy executive director) serve ex-officio. In making appointments to the committee, the Charter advises that “the mayor, speaker, comptroller and borough presidents shall consider experience with groups or categories of residents that are underrepresented among those who vote or among those who are registered to vote and community, voter registration, civil rights, and disabled groups.”

NYCCFB officials said a video recording of the vote and public hearing will be available soon on the CFB‘s Youtube channel. Meanwhile, memos detailing violations and penalties are available by clicking the link in the total penalties column below.