Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-57
Record of hearing
Operative Text
The Commissioner shall keep a summary of testimony and a copy of every relevant notice or order, the request for a hearing, entries of appearance, findings of fact, if any, and the final determination, and such record shall be maintained as a public record.
Section 149-57 of Mount Vernon's Code of Ordinances (ch. 149) requires the Commissioner to compile and preserve a formal record for each hearing. That record must include a summary of testimony, copies of relevant notices or orders, the hearing request, entries of appearance, any findings of fact, and the final determination. Once assembled, the record is designated a public record, meaning it is generally available for inspection by members of the public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 149-57, property owners and managers who participate in a Commissioner's hearing should be aware that all submissions, notices, and orders connected to that proceeding become part of a permanent public record. Compliant operators typically retain their own copies of every document filed or received during a hearing, since the official record—including the final determination—is preserved and accessible to others. Keeping organized internal files that mirror the official record supports consistent documentation practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-57 gives tenants the right to access the public record of any Commissioner's hearing, which includes the hearing request, testimony summaries, relevant notices or orders, findings of fact, and the final determination. Because these records are public, tenants can review prior determinations that may be relevant to their situation or use the official record to understand how a proceeding was resolved. Tenant-rights organizations in Mount Vernon can help explain how to request access to records maintained under ch. 149.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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