City Council:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT
VERNON, NEW YORK, AUTHORIZING THE
CONSOLIDATION AND TRANSFER OF THE
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POSITION WITHIN
THE YOUTH BUREAU, CREATING THE TITLE
OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, APPROVING THE
NECESSARY BUDGET TRANSFERS AND AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 SALARY SCHEDULE
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 27, 2026, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau formally requested authorization for the consolidation and transfer of the Executive Assistant position within the Youth Bureau into a newly created title of Assistant Director, effective July 27, 2026; and
Whereas, the Youth Bureau has experienced a significant increase in administrative, operational, financial, compliance, and audit-related responsibilities associated with expanded programming, grant administration, financial oversight, and interdepartmental coordination; and
Whereas, the Department's increased workload requires enhanced executive-level administrative leadership to ensure operational efficiency, fiscal accountability, transparency, and timely responses to compliance and audit requirements; and
Whereas, the Youth Bureau has determined that consolidating the duties, responsibilities, and functions currently assigned to the Executive Assistant into a newly created Assistant Director position will improve departmental management, strengthen internal controls, and provide greater strategic support to the Executive Director and Deputy Director; and
Whereas, the proposed consolidation will streamline departmental operations by combining executive administrative, fiscal, operational, and programmatic responsibilities into a single leadership position capable of meeting the Department’s expanding needs; and
Whereas, the required classification review has been completed and the proposed title has received approval from the appropriate Civil Service authorities; and
Whereas, sufficient appropriations remain within the Youth Bureau’s Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget to fund the proposed restructuring through the transfer of existing appropriations without increasing the total departmental budget; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that creating the position of Assistant Director will promote the efficient administration of the Youth Bureau and serve the best interests of the City of Mount Vernon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Consolidation and Transfer of Position. The City Council hereby authorizes the consolidation and transfer of the Executive Assistant position within the Youth Bureau into a newly created title of Assistant Director, effective July 27, 2026.
The Assistant Director shall assume the administrative, operational, fiscal, compliance, and executive support responsibilities previously assigned to the Executive Assistant, together with any additional supervisory and management responsibilities that may be assigned by the Executive Director, consistent with applicable Civil Service rules and regulations.
Section 2. Creation of Assistant Director Position. The title of Assistant Director is hereby established within the Youth Bureau organizational structure, effective July 27, 2026, subject to all applicable Civil Service requirements.
Section 3. Authorization of Budget Transfer. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of appropriated funds within the Youth Bureau Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars ($13,435.00) to fund the newly created Assistant Director position for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026.
The funding shall be derived from the following appropriations:
|
Account |
Description |
Amount |
|
A7311.101 |
Executive Assistant - Salaries & Wages |
$60,000.00 |
|
A7319.458 |
Invest In Kids - Matching Funds |
$27,000.00 |
The Comptroller is hereby authorized to make all necessary accounting entries to effectuate these transfers.
Section 4. Amendment to Fiscal Year 2026 Salary Schedule. The Fiscal Year 2026 Salary Schedule is hereby amended as follows, effective July 27, 2026:
|
Position |
Revised Salary/Budget |
|
Executive Assistant |
$1.00 |
|
Invest In Kids |
$13,565.00 |
|
Assistant Director |
$90,500.00 |
The Comptroller and Personnel Department is authorized to make all necessary payroll and budgetary adjustments consistent with this Ordinance.
Section 5. Board of Estimate and Contract Action. Following adoption of this Ordinance, the appropriate Salary Resolution and all necessary budgetary actions shall be submitted to the Board of Estimate and Contract for approval and implementation in accordance with the City Charter and all applicable laws.
Section 6. Implementation. The Mayor, Comptroller, Personnel Department, Youth Bureau, and all other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this Ordinance is for any reason invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 9. Repealer. All ordinances, local laws, resolutions, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
Section 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract, with the personnel and budgetary actions authorized herein becoming effective July 27, 2026.