City Council:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A ONE (1) YEAR
LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO JAHEE DAVENPORT,
COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE,
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Whereas, in correspondence dated March 31, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services formally requested authorization to grant a one (1) year leave of absence to Mr. Jahee Davenport, Communications Associate, to enable him to serve in the position of Senior Communications Associate within the Department of Management Services; and
Whereas, Mr. Davenport is presently employed by the City of Mount Vernon as a Communications Associate within the Department of Management Services; and
Whereas, Mr. Davenport has been selected to fill the proposed position of Senior Communications Associate within the Department of Management Services; and
Whereas, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services has requested that the City Council authorize a one (1) year leave of absence for Mr. Davenport to enable him to serve in the position of Senior Communications Associate; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that granting said leave of absence is in the best interests of the City and consistent with applicable labor agreements and operational needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON:
Section 1. Authorization of Leave of Absence. A one (1) year leave of absence is hereby granted to Mr. Jahee Davenport, Communications Associate, for the purpose of fulfilling the position of Senior Communications Associate within the Department of Management Services.
Section 2. Term of Leave. The leave of absence authorized herein shall be effective from April 8, 2026.
Section 3. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effec...
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