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What is NYC AC § 22-106?

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This section outlines the requirement for a public hearing prior to the acquisition of wharf property or uplands by the mayor. It mandates the publication of a notice detailing the property and hearing specifics. Applies to city officials involved in property acquisitions.

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§ 22-106 Wharf property; acquisition; public hearing required.

AC § 22-106

The mayor, prior to approving or authorizing the acquisition of wharf property or uplands, or directing the vesting in the city of any title thereto, may hold a public hearing and shall refer any such proposed acquisition to the appropriate agency pursuant to the provisions of chapter eight of the charter. Public notice of any hearing held by the mayor shall be given by publication for six consecutive days in the City Record, not less than seven, nor more than thirty days before such public hearing. Such publication shall contain in addition to such information as the commissioner may deem proper, a description of the property to be affected by the order to acquire such property, a statement by the mayor of the date, time and place of such public hearing, and an abstract of the recommendation of the commissioner in relation to such vesting of title.

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