New York City Council can remove the mayor by a three-quarter majority vote.
The bill amends the New York City Charter to authorize the New York City Council to remove the mayor from office. This removal requires a three-quarter majority vote of all council members. The mayor must be served with charges and given an opportunity to be heard. Pending the preparation and disposition of charges, the council may suspend the mayor for up to thirty days with the same majority vote. The act takes effect immediately.
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