Bill > A08186

This bill amends the New York City Charter to provide the New York City Council with the authority to remove the mayor from office through a formal process. Specifically, the bill allows the City Council to remove the mayor by a three-quarter majority vote (meaning 75% of council members must approve) after providing the mayor with a copy of the charges against them and an opportunity to defend themselves. Similar to the existing provision for gubernatorial removal, the City Council would also be empowered to suspend the mayor for up to thirty days while charges are being prepared or considered. This new provision adds an additional mechanism for mayoral removal, complementing the existing method where the governor can remove the mayor, and provides the City Council with a significant check on mayoral power. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, giving the City Council a new tool for potentially removing a mayor who is deemed to have committed serious misconduct.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8186