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Demographic data of library card holders.
IntroductionFiledCommittee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relationsintroduced 2016-06-08
Filed — closed without being enacted.
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Agenda: 2016-06-08Passed: 2017-12-31
Summary
This bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Operations to publish a report with the demographic data of library card holders at the three library systems, the New York Public Library, the Brooklyn Public Library, and the Queens Public Library, to the extent such data is made available to the office. Such report may be prepared and presented in conjunction with the Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report. Demographic data would include the race, ethnicity, gender, and age of card holders.
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations — Department of Cultural Affairs, libraries, museums, Art Commission, New York City Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol, Mayor’s Office of Special Projects and Community Events, and to encourage harmony among the citizens of New York City, to promote the image of New York City and enhance the relationship of its citizens with the international community.
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Lifecycle
IntroducedIntroduced by Council
2016-06-08 · City Council
ActionReferred to Comm by Council
2016-06-08 · City Council
ClosedFiled (End of Session)
2017-12-31 · City Council
Heard at (1)
City Council · 2016-06-08 · 11:00 AM · Council Chambers - City Hall
Attachments (2)
Full text
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Section 15 of the New York city charter is amended by adding a new subdivision i to read as follows:
i. 1. For purposes of this section:
(a) Libraries. The term "libraries" means the New York Public Library, the Brooklyn Public Library, and the Queens Public Library.
(b) Demographic information. The term "demographic information" means information regarding race, ethnicity, gender, and age.
2. Not later than January 30, 2017 and annually thereafter, the office of operations shall submit to the mayor and the speaker a report with data in the aggregate regarding the demographic information of library card holders to the extent such data is made available to the office. Such report may be prepared and presented in conjunction with the preliminary mayor's management report pursuant to section 12 of this chapter.
� 2. This local law takes effect immediately.
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