Res. No. 722 Title Resolution amending Rules 6.20 and 7.00 of the Rules of the Council. Body By Council Member Comrie: Section One. Rule 6.20. b. of the Rules of the Council is hereby amended to read as follows: 6.20. b. The first-named prime sponsor's approval shall not be necessary before the names of any co-prime sponsors may be added to proposed local laws or resolutions. However, [such] approval shall [not] be necessary where the first-named prime sponsor has so indicated [that no approval is necessary to co-sponsor]. In either event, a member may add his or her name as a co-sponsor within 48 hours after the introduction of a proposed local law or resolution. § 2. Rule 7.00 of the Rules of the Council is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.00. Appointment a. Prior to the establishment of the membership of any other committee, and after the selection of the Speaker, the Council shall elect the membership of the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections. All other committees and appointments thereto shall be recommended by the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections, approved by the Council and published in the Calendar. All standing committee chairpersons shall be elected by the Council as a whole. The standing committees of the Council shall bear the following titles and possess the following substantive matter jurisdictions: AGING- Department for the Aging and all federal, state and municipal programs pertinent to senior citizens. CIVIL SERVICE AND LABOR - Municipal Officers and Employees, Office of Labor Relations, Office of Collective Bargaining, Equal Employment Practices Commission, Office of Labor Services, and Municipal Pension and Retirement Systems. CONSUMER AFFAIRS - Department of Consumer Affairs, Business Integrity Commission CONTRACTS - Procurement Policy Board, review of City procurement policies and procedures, oversight over government contracts, Mayor's Office of Contracts, and collection agency contracts. 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 International Business, Mayor's Office of Special Projects and Community Events, Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, 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. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Economic Development Corporation, Department of Small Business Services. EDUCATION - Board of Education, School Construction Authority. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - Department of Environmental Protection. FINANCE - Executive Budget review and Budget modification, Banking Commission, Comptroller's Office, Department of Design and Construction, Department of Finance, Independent Budget Office and fiscal policy and revenue from any source. FIRE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES - Fire/EMS (non health related issues), Legal Aid, Department of Probation, Correction. GENERAL WELFARE - Human Resources Administration/ Department of Social Services, Administration for Children's Services, Department of Homeless Services, Human Rights Commission, Department of Employment, Office of Immigrant Affairs, and charitable institutions. GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS - Municipal governmental structure and organization, Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Community Boards, Tax Commission, Board of Standards and Appeals, Campaign Finance Board, Board of Elections, Voter Assistance Commission, Commission on Public Information and Communication, Department of Records and Information Services, Financial Information Services Agency, and Law Department. HEALTH - Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Health and Hospitals Corporation and Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, EMS (health related issues). HIGHER EDUCATION - City University of New York. HOUSING AND BUILDINGS - Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Authority, and rent regulation. LAND USE - City Planning Commission, Department of City Planning, Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, Landmarks Preservation Commission, land use and landmarks review. MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION, ALCOHOLISM, DRUG ABUSE AND DISABILITY SERVICES - Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for issues of mental health, mental retardation and alcoholism services and Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities. OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS - To investigate any matters within the jurisdiction of the Council relating to property, affairs or government of New York City, and the Department of Investigation. PARKS AND RECREATION - Department of Parks and Recreation. PUBLIC SAFETY - Police Department, Courts, District Attorneys, Special Narcotics Prosecutor, Civilian Complaint Review Board, Department of Juvenile Justice, Criminal Justice Coordinator, and [Office of] Emergency Management Department (OEM) [, and Organized Crime Control Commission]. RULES, PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS - Council structure and organization and appointments. SANITATION AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT - Department of Sanitation. STANDARDS AND ETHICS - Conflicts of Interest Board and Council Ethics. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION - Federal legislation, State legislation and Home Rule requests. TRANSPORTATION - Mass Transportation Agencies and facilities, Department of Transportation, New York City Transit Authority, Taxi and Limousine Commission. WOMEN'S ISSUES - Issues relating to public policy concerns of women, domestic violence, Office to Combat Domestic Violence, and Agency for Child Development. YOUTH SERVICES - Youth Board, Department of Youth and Community Development, Department of Employment as related to youth service programs, Interagency Coordinating Council and youth related programs.