City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
CHIEF OF POLICE TO ATTEND THE
ATF 3RD ANNUAL CHIEFS OF POLICE
EXECUTIVE FORUM ON CRIME GUNS
Whereas, by letter dated May 8, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the Chief of Police to attend the ATF 3rd Annual Chiefs of Police Executive Forum on Crime Guns from June 5 - 6, 2024, at the ATF National Headquarters, located at 99 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to ensuring the continued education and professional development of its public safety leadership to enhance the safety and security of its residents; and
Whereas, the ATF 3rd Annual Chiefs of Police Executive Forum on Crime Guns provides a valuable opportunity for networking, learning, and collaboration among law enforcement leaders to address issues related to crime guns; and
Whereas, all costs associated with the attendance of the Chief of Police, including travel, lodging, and registration, will be fully funded by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization for Conference Attendance. The City Council of the City of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes the Chief of Police to attend the ATF 3rd Annual Chiefs of Police Executive Forum on Crime Guns from June 5 - 6, 2024, at the ATF National Headquarters, located at 99 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC.
Section 2. Funding. All costs associated with the Chief of Police’s attendance at the forum, including travel, lodging, and registration, shall be paid for by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), incurring no expense to the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the City Council.