Improving and restoring public confidence in city government by enhancing accountability and transparency

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The Commission is seeking feedback on changes to the NYC Charter, the city’s governing document.

The Charter establishes the structure and powers of city government, outlining how agencies function, budgets are set, and policies are implemented.

Periodically, the Charter is reviewed and revised to ensure it meets the evolving needs of New Yorkers.

The Commission is working to identify recommendations that strengthen local government and New Yorkers’ rights through amendments to the NYC Charter.

Please take this short survey and tell us what you think of our ideas.

Public Hearings are Complete

Thank you to every New Yorker who testified in person, via Zoom or in writing to share your ideas about how we can make the Charter and city governance more accountable, transparent and democratic.

  • Read our New updated recommendations report

    The Commission published its latest report on recommendations to strengthen the City Charter for New Yorkers. Read it now.

  • "New Yorkers Can’t Remove Mayors for Misconduct. That Could Change Soon."

    A Charter Revision Commission will consider creating a new process to empower the City Council and voters to remove a sitting mayor.

    Read the full article published by The New York Times here.

  • "NYC Council charter commission wants to up funding for oversight agencies"

    The 17-member panel is concerned about making sure the watchdogs can keep investigating.

    Read the full article published by City & State New York here.

  • "City Council Charter Panel Proposes Independent Lease Review After Adams Scandal"

    Review of billions of dollars in office space deals would move to the city comptroller, after an official close to Mayor Eric Adams attempted to steer a city agency to a political donor’s Wall Street building.

    Read the full article published by The City here.

Do you have ideas on how to strengthen local democracy?

Share them with the Commission!

To submit a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy, please e-mail our records access officer, Danielle Castaldi-Micca, at dcm@thecommission.nyc.

If you are denied access to a record, you may appeal to Harry Isaiah Black, General Counsel, at hblack@thecommission.nyc.