P. 16, para. 2: delete Board of Education: While the Board of Education still exists in name and law, its functions have been transferred to a newly created mayoral agency - the Department of Education, which includes a 13-member Panel for Educational Policy, replacing the 13-member Board of Education. (See note below, P. 92, paragraph 4)

P. 25, para. 1 and P. 38, para. 1: In 2002, the City Council passed legislation amending the Charter to provide that one two-year term would not constitute a full-term for the computation of term limits. A full term now includes two full four-year terms or one four-year term and two (2) two-year terms in those years affected by the census.

P. 31, para. 2: Change last sentence to read: A 2002 voter-approved charter referendum provided that in the case of vacancy in the office of Mayor, the official next in line to serve as Mayor, shall call a special election to be held sixty days after the occurrence of the vacancy, to fill the office for the remainder of the term. Candidates for this office will file independent nominating petitions.

P. 31, para. 4: The 2002 charter amendment designated the Speaker as Presiding Officer of the Council, rather than the Public Advocate. While the Public Advocate may participate in Council debate, he or she may no longer vote to break a tie. In practice, the Speaker has often designated the Public Advocate to preside over the Council.

P. 35, para. 5 and P. 37, box: Each Borough President appoints a member of the Department of Education's Panel for Educational Policy and two persons to each Community District Education Council in the borough.

P. 37, The City Council: There are 51 Council districts in the City of New York with an average population of 157,025. (As determined after the 2000 census)

P. 39, para. 3 add: In January 2002, after the election of a virtually new Council and a new Speaker, the members passed a rules reform package which provided for a more equitable allocation of resources to each member, more power to chairs over their committees' agenda and a more democratic process for bringing committee-approved bills to the floor.

P. 49, last para: June, 2004 the City Council passed a $47 billion expense budget.

P. 78, para. 2 and P. 89, para. 2: DoITT also operates 311, the city's non-emergency call facility and http://www.nyc.gov , the city's interactive website.

P. 80, end of first para: Legislation was enacted providing for "limited participating candidates' to take part in CFB regulated debates. Limited participating candidates are defined as candidates who self finance their campaigns but agree to abide by contribution and spending limits.

P. 88, para. 1: The Mayor's Action Center has been replaced by 311.

P. 88, para. 2: The Bureau of Personnel Development is now the Division of Citywide Personnel Services and includes the Civil Service Administration which administers civil service examinations and handles classification and compensation. Personnel Development is also handled by this division, which operates a training center, administers the Mayor's Graduate Scholarship and Fellowship programs, a Work Experience Program and Public Service Corps. The Office of Citywide Equal Employment Opportunity is also under the jurisdiction of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).

P. 88, para. 3: The Department of Consumer Affairs licenses more than 60,000 businesses in 55 categories.

P. 90, para. 4: The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) provides basic support to 34 city-owned arts and cultural institutions.

P. 90, para 5: The Department of Small Business Services, formerly named the Department of Business Services, establishes policy to improve the city's business climate, particularly for small businesses. It helps them negotiate the regulatory system and cut bureaucratic red tape. The Business Assistance Unit operates Business Solution Centers in each borough. In January 2005 the Mayor created an Office of Industrial and Manufacturing Businesses to support the industrial sector and manage Industrial Business Zones.

The Department also administers a Neighborhood Development Division, Workforce Investment Board and Workforce Career Centers as well as the New York Empowerment Zone, a federal, state and city partnership in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx. DSBS now oversees 50 Business Improvement Districts (BIDs).

P. 92, para. 4: In 2002, state legislation gave the Mayor control of New York City Public Schools. While the Board of Education remains in law and in the charter, the Mayor has transferred its functions to a newly created New York City Department of Education which now has a 13-member Panel for Educational Policy. The Mayor appoints 8 members including the Chancellor, and each of the Borough Presidents appoints one member to this advisory panel. The members serve at the pleasure of the officials who appoint them.

The school system is now organized into 10 Regions - each region contains about 120 schools, and incorporates 2,3 or 4 of the former Community School Districts as well as high schools located within their geographical boundaries.

The State Legislature replaced the 32 Community School Districts with 32 Community District Education Councils, plus one for District 75 (which covers special education students), and one high school council. Each of the 32 Community District Education Councils has nine parent members selected by PA/PTA officers from schools in district, and two persons from the district appointed by the Borough President, all serve a two-year term. In addition, the Community Superintendent appoints one non-voting high school senior who lives in the district for a one-year term. The Citywide Council on Special Education has nine parent members, two members Citywide Council on High Schools, has ten parent members and one student representative.

Unlike other Mayoral agencies, the Department of Education is not a charter agency and is not required to comply with provisions of the charter, such as procurement policies and procedures. While the Mayor has operational control , the New York City School District is subject to the regulations of the New York State Department of Education.

You can get more information on the Department of Education and the schedule of meetings of the Panel for Educational Policy and Community and Citywide Councils on the Department's website http://www.nyc.gov/doe.

P. 94, Elections: Beginning in 2003, selected city agencies were required to implement voter registration programs for their clients and users.

P. 98, paras. 2 and 4: The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOMH) is the result of the 2001 merger of the Department of Health and the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services.

P.103, para. 1: In addition to its other services, the Department of Youth and Community Development operates Youthline, a confidential information and referral hotline where youth, their families and service providers can get guidance and support from 16 to 24 year-old "listeners" who have been trained by adult professionals. The Youthline number is 212-788-5665.

P.105, last para.: Since publication of What Makes New York City Run? in 2001, the City has expanded and enhanced the interactive nature of their website, http://www.nyc.gov. A wealth of information on city agencies and their programs is available to you on this website. You may also call the city's 311 Hotline for information on City services and on how to lodge a complaint.

P.108, The League of Women Voters Telephone Information Service is staffed by volunteers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to answer your questions about the government programs and elections and provide information on who represents you. Call 212-725-3541.