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Intro to Politics (POL 110)  course, Fall 2019:  “Power and Authority in Local, National and International Politics” by Prof. Remi Alapo

ZTC-POL-110-Service-Learning-Fall-2019-DRAFTDownload

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Dr. Alapo,
 
Here are three readings that I think would be an excellent introduction to the political structure and ideas behind community boards.
 
New York City Charter:
 
(This is not the most up-to-date Charter, but it is the easiest to access and read and the relevant information is largely the same)
 
Chapter Sections
Intro……………………………………………………(1-2) – ALL
1 Mayor ……………………………………………..(3-19) – Sections 1-9
2 Council …………………………………………..(21-49) – Sections 21-24, 28-34,
4 Borough Presidents………………………………….(81-86) – Sections 81(a), 82-86
5 Comptroller ……………………………………….(91-97) – Sections 91-93
70 City Government in the Community …………………(2800-2801) – ALL
 
Community Board History
 
Soft Power
 
Here are the Committees that we discussed:
 
Waterfront, Parks & Cultural Committee
The Waterfront, Open Spaces & Resiliency Committee represents and promotes the interests of our waterfront, parks and other spaces under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. The committee reviews all plans for restoration of area parks, assists park neighbors in securing funding for work and restorations, raise public awareness of the importance of our parkland. The contiguous waterfront of Community Board 1 as well as Governor’s Island will be the focus of this committee. So much of our parkland, waterfront and open spaces are used for cultural events, this committee will also focus on cultural issues within CB1.
 
Battery Park City Committee
This committee deals with the unique relationship that exists with the operation of the Battery Park City Authority which is the landlord for thousands of residents in Community Board 1, collecting both ground rent and property taxes. They will focus on those items that arise out of this relationship.
 

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Your Representatives

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/manhattancb1/about-cb1/local-representation.page

Offices / Organizations / Agencies

Manhattan Community Board 1: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/manhattancb1/index.page

NYC Mayor’s Office: https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/

NY City Hall: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/designcommission/public-programs/city-hall/about-city-hall.page

Center for NYC Affairs: http://www.centernyc.org/about

NYS Governor’s Office: https://www.governor.ny.gov/

US House of Reps:  http://US House: https://www.house.gov/

United States Congress: https://www.congress.gov/

US Senate:  http://US Senate: https://www.senate.gov/

Executive Office of the President: https://www.congress.gov/

Trump Administration: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-trump-administration/

United Nations: http://www.un.org

News / Current Affairs

NYC and NYS Politics: https://www.nystateofpolitics.com/

Who Represents Me Finder:  http://www.mygovnyc.org/

White House News: https://www.whitehouse.gov/news/

United Nations News: https://news.un.org/en/

 

Courses / Careers

https://www.humanrightscareers.com/magazine/5-free-united-nations-un-online-courses-you-can-take-anywhere-anytime/?fbclid=IwAR0RcDgJrQqM9rO363c0Ck2WwL7p4LbH8IXPTlR3JfeTccCSg0zu668BiGU#wysija

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