City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ATTENDANCE OF A CITY EMPLOYEE AT
THE 2026 NYALGRO CONFERENCE AND
APPROVING RELATED EXPENDITURES
Whereas, by correspondence dated April 10, 2026, the City Clerk formally requested authorization for Jeralyn Escamilla, Records Specialist, to attend the 2026 New York Association of Local Government Records Officers (NYALGRO) Conference from June 7 -9, 2026, subject to the conditions set forth herein; and
Whereas, the City Clerk's Office of the City of Mount Vernon is responsible for maintaining, organizing, and preserving official municipal records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
Whereas, Jeralyn Escamilla, Records Specialist, plays a critical role in supporting the City Clerk in her capacity as the City's Records Management Officer (RMO); and
Whereas, the New York Association of Local Government Records Officers (NYALGRO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing training, resources, and professional development opportunities for individuals responsible for records and information management in local government; and
Whereas, the 2026 NYALGRO Conference offers comprehensive training sessions covering essential topics, including storage and retrieval of paper and electronic records, legal requirements for records management, policy development, FERPA compliance, and continuity of operations planning; and
Whereas, additional conference sessions addressing website requirements, Office of Court Administration (OCA) records, cost-effective inventory methods, and the introduction of artificial intelligence in records management will enhance modernization, transparency, and efficiency within the City's records systems; and
Whereas, attendance at said conference will directly support ongoing efforts within the City Clerk's Office, including the organization and archiving of records within the City Clerk's vault and the implementation of document categori...
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