City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A ONE (1) YEAR
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR TYRONE HODGE
FROM HIS POSITION AS PERSONNEL ASSOCIATE
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Whereas, in correspondence dated April 7, 2026, the Acting Commissioner / Chief of Department in the Department of Public Safety formally requested authorization for a leave of absence for Tyrone Hodge from his position as Personnel Associate within the Department of Public Safety for a period of one (1) year commencing May 4, 2026, to May 3, 2027; and
Whereas, Tyrone Hodge is currently employed by the City of Mount Vernon as a Personnel Associate within the Department of Public Safety; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has requested that Mr. Hodge be granted a leave of absence in order to assume the role of Ordinance Officer; and
Whereas, this temporary appointment provides an opportunity for professional growth and continued service to the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, Mr. Hodge has been a valuable and dedicated member of the Department of Public Safety, demonstrating commitment and exemplary service; and
Whereas, the requested leave of absence is for a period of one (1) year, commencing on commencing May 4, 2026, to May 3, 2027; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that granting such leave is in the best interest of the City and will not adversely impact departmental operations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization for Leave of Absence. The City Council hereby authorizes a leave of absence for Tyrone Hodge from his position as Personnel Associate within the Department of Public Safety for a period of one (1) year, commencing May 4, 2026, to May 3, 2027.
Section 2. Effective Date of Leave. The approved leave of absence shall commence on May 4, 2026, and continue through May 3, 2027, unless otherwise extended or modified by further action of the City Council.
Section 3. Temporary Appointment. During the period of said leave of absence, Tyrone Hodge shall assume the duties and responsibilities of Ordinance Officer as designated by the Department of Public Safety.
Section 4. Restoration of Position. Upon completion of the approved leave of absence, Mr. Hodge shall be entitled to return to his position as Personnel Associate, subject to applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations.
Section 5. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.