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A 11159

Requires district leadership teams to operate under open meetings law requirements

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jordan Wright

New York City district leadership teams must operate under the Open Meetings Law, ensuring public notice, access, and recording of meetings, effective 90 days after enactment.

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Bill Summary · A 11159

Bill Summary – A 11159 (2025-2026, New York)

Overview

  • Title: Requires district leadership teams to operate under open meetings law requirements
  • Jurisdiction: New York City (Administrative Code, Title 21-A)
  • Introduced by: Assembly Member Wright (Co-sponsor: Jordan Wright)
  • Bill Date/Status: Introduced April 28, 2026; referred to the Committee on Cities

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill establishes a requirement that all district leadership teams within New York City operate in compliance with the Open Meetings Law (Article 7 of the Public Officers Law). The intent is to ensure transparency and public accessibility of district leadership team activities, discussions, and decision-making processes.

Key Provisions

  • New Chapter: Adds Chapter 23-A to Title 21-A of the Administrative Code of the City of New York.
  • Open Meetings Compliance ( § 21-990.1 ): Specifies that all district leadership teams must operate pursuant to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law (the state Open Meetings Law). This standard governs public notice, access to meetings, and procedures to ensure meetings are open to the public.
  • Effective Date: The act takes effect on the 90th day after it becomes law.
  • Implementation Flexibility: The bill authorizes immediate action to amend or repeal rules or regulations as necessary to implement the act on its effective date.

Who/What is Affected

  • Affected Entities: District leadership teams (as defined within New York City governance structures) that would be required to comply with the Open Meetings Law.
  • Public Access Impact: Changes how meetings are scheduled, conducted, and recorded, with public notice, accessibility, and potential public participation requirements in line with Article 7 provisions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative Process: Referred to the Committee on Cities for consideration.
  • Effective Date Timeline:
    • Effective 90 days after the law is enacted.
    • The act allows for expedited rulemaking if needed to implement the changes by the effective date.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Transparency Improvement: Aligning district leadership team meetings with the state’s Open Meetings Law can enhance public accountability and participation.
  • Operational Adjustments: District leadership teams may need to adjust notice procedures, meeting formats, recording/minutes, and public access provisions to comply with Article 7 requirements.
  • Administrative Coordination: City agencies may need to develop or update internal policies, training, and documentation to ensure consistent application of the open meetings standards.

Summary

Bill A 11159 would require New York City district leadership teams to operate under the Open Meetings Law, ensuring meetings are open and accessible to the public, with appropriate notice and compliance measures. The measure takes effect 90 days after enactment, with immediate rulemaking authority available to implement the necessary changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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