City Council:
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MEGAN BLADES
AS A MARRIAGE CLERK FOR THE CITY OF
MOUNT VERNON, NY UNDER SECTION 15
OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW
Whereas, Section 15 of the Domestic Relations Law of the State of New York establishes the duties and responsibilities of town and city clerks concerning the processing and issuance of marriage licenses; and
Whereas, the City Clerk’s Office of Mount Vernon is responsible for overseeing and administering marriage licenses in accordance with state law and local procedures; and
Whereas, in a letter dated April 7, 2025, the City Clerk formally requested legislation to authorize the designation of Megan Blades as a Marriage Clerk for the City of Mount Vernon, granting her the authority to process and review marriage licenses pursuant to Section 15 of the Domestic Relations Law of the State of New York; and
Whereas, Megan Blades serves as an Administrative Aide in the Office of the City Clerk and performs duties related to processing and reviewing marriage licenses; and
Whereas, in order to ensure the efficient and lawful administration of marriage license procedures, it is necessary to designate Megan Blades as a Marriage Clerk, empowering her to carry out such responsibilities in accordance with Section 15 of the Domestic Relations Law; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon seeks to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of marriage license processing by authorizing qualified personnel to perform these duties; Now, Therefore, Be It
Resolved by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, in a regular meeting duly convened, as follows:
Section 1. Designation of Marriage Clerk. Megan Blades is hereby designated as a Marriage Clerk for the City of Mount Vernon, authorized to process and review marriage licenses in accordance with Section 15 of the Domestic Relations Law of the State of New York.
Section 2. Duties and Responsibilities. As a Marriage Clerk, Megan Blades shall have the authority to review, process, and maintain marriage license applications and related documents in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and procedures established by the City Clerk’s Office.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.