Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014)

Section 47. Legislative professional staff

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Within appropriations for such
  purpose, the council shall establish a structure within the City Council
  and retain professional staff to review and analyze proposed budgets and
  departmental estimates, requests for new  taxes  or  changes  in  taxes,
  budget modifications, capital borrowings and mayoral management reports.
  Such  staff  shall  assist  the  committees  of  the council and Council
  Members in their analysis of proposed legislation and in review  of  the
  performance and management of city agencies.

                    
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