Public Advocate of New York City | |
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since March 19, 2019 | |
Term length | 4 years; may serve two consecutive terms |
Inaugural holder | Mark Green |
Formation | 1993 |
Succession | First in the New York City mayoral line of succession |
Deputy | First Deputy Public Advocate, Nick E. Smith[1] |
Salary | $184,800 USD (2021)[2] |
Website | advocate |
The office of New York City Public Advocate (President of the City Council) is a citywide elected position in New York City, which has been first in line to succeed the mayor.[3] The office serves as a direct link between the electorate and city government, effectively acting as an ombudsman, or watchdog, for New Yorkers.