City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
APPROVE TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES FOR
FOUR (4) DELEGATES FROM MOUNT VERNON
YOUTH BUREAU TO ATTEND AND PRESENT
AT THE 54TH ANNUAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP TRAINING CONFERENCE
Whereas, in correspondence dated April 10, 2026, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau formally requested authorization for the Mayor to approve the attendance of four (4) delegates from the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, including three (3) staff members and one (1) college student, to attend and present at the 54th Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference to be held from May 5, 2026 through May 7, 2026 in Saratoga Springs, New York; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau is committed to promoting positive youth development and providing resources, programming, and opportunities that enhance the well-being of the City's youth; and
Whereas, the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus will host the 54th Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference from May 5, 2026, through May 7, 2026, at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York; and
Whereas, the conference is designed to advance youth development initiatives and strengthen services through the implementation of the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Eight (8) Features of Positive Youth Development and Settings; and
Whereas, participation in this conference will provide valuable training, networking, and professional development opportunities that will directly benefit the programs and services offered by the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau; and
Whereas, four (4) representatives of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, consisting of three (3) staff members, including the Executive Director, and one (1) college student, have been invited to attend and present workshops on Youth Employment and Workforce Initiatives; and
Whereas, the estimated total cost for attendance, including lodging, meals, ...
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