Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on May 28, 2025, and signed by the Acting Mayor on May 28, 2025, authorizing Attendance at the 2025 Summer IIMC Municipal Clerks Education Program - (July 13 - 17, 2025; One Thousand Ninety-Six Dollars ($1,096.00) from budget lines A 1410.417 (Education Training) and A 1410.402 (Travel Expense) to cover tuition, accommodations, and related expenses); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE
AT THE 2025 SUMMER IIMC MUNICIPAL
CLERKS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Whereas, in a letter dated May 13, 2025, the City Clerk formally requested authorization to attend the 2025 Summer IIMC Municipal Clerks Education Program to be held from July 13 to July 17, 2025, in Latham, New York; and
Whereas, the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) is holding its 2025 Summer Municipal Clerks Education Program from Sunday, July 13th through Thursday, July 17th at 400 Old Loudon Road, Latham, New York; and
Whereas, the IIMC Education Program provides an intensive curriculum of forty (40) hours of classroom training that supports the continuing professional development and certification of municipal clerks, including leadership and municipal governance instruction aligned with current priorities in local government; and
Whereas, participation in this program will contribute to the achievement of the Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation and foster improved performance, knowledge, and skills directly beneficial to the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the total cost of attendance is estimated not to exceed One Thousand Ninety-Six Dollars ($1,096.00), which includes $500.00 for tuition and materials, and $596.00 for hotel accommodations for four (4) nights; and
Whereas, the use of a City-owned vehicle is requested for transportation to and from the training site in Latham, NY; and
Whereas, the applicant has applied for a scholarship from the New York State Association of City & Village Clerks (NYSACVC), which, if awarded, may reduce the total cost to the City; and
Whereas, funds are available in budget lines A 1410.417 (Education Training - $500.00) and A 1410.402 (Travel Expense - $596.00); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Attend IIMC Education Program. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to attend the 2025 Summer IIMC Municipal Clerks Education Program to be held from July 13 to July 17, 2025, in Latham, New York.
Section 2. Funding Approval. The City is authorized to allocate and expend a total amount not to exceed One Thousand Ninety-Six Dollars ($1,096.00) from budget lines A 1410.417 (Education Training) and A 1410.402 (Travel Expense) to cover tuition, accommodations, and related expenses.
Section 3. Use of City-Owned Vehicle. The City Clerk is authorized to utilize a City-owned vehicle for travel to and from the training location in Latham, NY.
Section 4. Scholarship Consideration. Should a scholarship be awarded through the New York State Association of City & Village Clerks (NYSACVC), any reimbursed funds shall be returned to the appropriate City accounts.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.