Community Education District 6

Governance

New York State Education Law § 2590-b: Governs the creation, structure, and composition of the NYC district education councils.
New York State Education Law § 2590-e: Defines the legal powers and duties of Community Education Councils, including holding public hearings, evaluating district superintendents, reviewing educational programs, and approving district school zoning lines.
Chancellor’s Regulation D-130: Outlines the mandatory training, attendance requirements, and removal procedures for Council members.
Chancellor’s Regulation D-140: Specifies the official guidelines governing the eligibility, nomination, selection, and election process for CEC members.
Chancellor’s Regulation D-150: Governs the establishment of bylaws, administrative procedures, and financial/budgetary rules for CEC operations

New York Open Meetings Law (Public Officers Law, Article 7): Requires CECs to conduct business transparently through open public meetings, provide advance public notice, keep formal minutes, and record votes.
New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (Public Officers Law, Article 6): Guarantees public access to records, communications, and official documentation generated or held by the Council.
NYC Conflicts of Interest Law (NYC Charter Chapter 68) & Chancellor’s Regulation D-160: Establishes standards of conduct, ethics guidelines, and strict rules against conflicts of interest for Council members.