City Council Committee on Government Operations hearing on Docket #0567

Order for a Hearing Regarding Biannual Review of the Boston Employment Commission and Boston Residents Jobs Policy.

This matter was sponsored by Councilor Lydia Edwards and was referred to the Committee on April 14, 2021. 

NOTICE:  The Boston City Council may have a quorum participating due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members participating in this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Attendance

In accordance with Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Executive Order modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this hearing virtually.  This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while adhering to public health accommodations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.  The public may watch this meeting via livestream at boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Verizon 964.  It will also be re-broadcasted at a later date on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Verizon 964.

Public Testimony

Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so.

Mail Address:  Docket #0567, City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA 02201

Fax Number:  617-635-4203 Attn:  Christine O’Donnell, Docket #0567 

Committee Email:  ccc.go@boston.gov 

Staff Email:  christine.odonnell@boston.gov   Staff Telephone:  617-635-1185