City Council:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NY
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CHARTER
REVIEW COMMISSION, ACCORDING TO
SECTION 268 OF MOUNT VERNON CITY CODE
WHEREAS:
• The Charter of the City of Mount Vernon is the governing document establishing the structure, powers, and responsibilities of the City’s municipal government; and;
• Section 268 of the Mount Vernon City Code provides for the periodic appointment of a Charter Review Commission (“Commission”) to review the City Charter and recommend revisions or amendments; and;
• The establishment of the Commission ensures that the Charter remains relevant and reflective of the current needs, priorities, and aspirations of the residents of Mount Vernon; and;
• The City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of public engagement and expert consultation in reviewing the Charter to ensure it adheres to best practices in municipal governance; and
• Section 268 mandates the appointment of a Commission no later than every tenth year following the expiration of the previous Commission’s term to guarantee continued evaluation and modernization of the City Charter; and;
• The City Council is empowered to appoint members to the Commission and is now prepared to take action to fulfill this requirement; and;
• The Honorable Body has been presented with the names of Erin McGarry and Susan Lally for appointment to the Charter Review Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Appointment of Members to the Charter Review Commission. The following individuals are hereby appointed as members of the Mount Vernon Charter Review Commission under Section 268 of the City Code:
1. Erin McGarry
2. Susan Lally
Section 2 Composition and Responsibilities of the Commission. The Mount Vernon Charter Review Commission shall consist of 15 members, appointed as required by law. The Commission shall:
1. Conduct a thorough review of the current City Charter.
2. Engage the public and relevant stakeholders in discussing potential revisions or amendments.
3. Submit recommendations for revisions or amendments to the City Council for consideration and, if necessary, for voter approval under applicable laws.
Section 3. Future Appointments and Commission Review. Under Section 268 of the City Code:
1. The Commission shall be re-appointed no later than every tenth year following the expiration of this Commission’s term.
2. The City Council shall appoint additional members to fill the remaining seats on the current Commission to ensure full representation as required by law.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.