A mayoral action would end a prior charter commission and replace it with a new charter revision commission. The mayor issued a notice dated May 27 invoking the state Municipal Home Rule Law and declining to confirm the continued existence of the commission appointed on Dec. 31, 2025. The notice stated the commission would expire and that its appointments, proposed charter revisions, and any proposed new charter would be nullified. The change follows a state budget provision allowing the mayor to void a charter commission created by a predecessor. The new commission is expected to review the City Charter, hold 10 public hearings across five boroughs, and consider proposals for the November ballot, focusing on modernizing government, improving service delivery, and strengthening accountability.
"The Mamdani administration said COGE will examine outdated rules and procedures that slow infrastructure projects and delay city services. It may also consider changes to give agencies more authority, enforcement tools and flexibility, along with reforms to budget, saving"
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