Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on April 11, 2024, authorizing the title change of Associate Commissioner to Assistant Commissioner, be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN Ordinance AUTHORIZING THE Title
CHANGE OF Associate Commissioner
to Assistant Commissioner
Whereas, by letter dated March 29, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Planning & Community Development has requested legislation authorizing the title of the position currently designated as Associate Commissioner in the Department of Planning and Community Development 2024 Budget A8020.101 (Salaries and Wages - PCD) to be changed to Assistant Commissioner; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon acknowledges the need for clarity and consistency in job titles within its departments; and
Whereas, the Department of Planning and Community Development has identified the necessity to align the title of the Associate Commissioner position with its duties and responsibilities; and
Whereas, the proposed title change from Associate Commissioner to Assistant Commissioner will accurately reflect the role and responsibilities of the position without altering its functions, skill set, experience requirements, or scope of work; and
Whereas, the Civil Service Commission has reviewed and approved the proposed title change, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to enact legislation to effectuate this title change; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Title Change Authorization. The City Council of Mount Vernon authorizes the title of the position currently designated as Associate Commissioner in the Department of Planning and Community Development 2024 Budget A8020.101 (Salaries and Wages - PCD) shall be changed to Assistant Commissioner.
Section 2. Scope and Salary. The change in title from Associate Commissioner to Assistant Commissioner shall not impact the functions, skill set, experience requirements, or salary grading associated with the position. The Assistant Commissioner shall continue to perform the duties outlined in the approved job description.
Section 3. Implementation. The Department of Planning and Community Development shall promptly update all relevant documentation, including organizational charts and official records, to reflect the new title of Assistant Commissioner.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.