City Council:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT
VERNON, NEW YORK, AUTHORIZING THE
CONSOLIDATION AND TRANSFER OF THE
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POSITION WITHIN
THE YOUTH BUREAU, CREATING THE TITLE
OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, APPROVING THE
NECESSARY BUDGET TRANSFERS AND AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 SALARY SCHEDULE
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 27, 2026, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau formally requested authorization for the consolidation and transfer of the Executive Assistant position within the Youth Bureau into a newly created title of Assistant Director, effective July 27, 2026; and
Whereas, the Youth Bureau has experienced a significant increase in administrative, operational, financial, compliance, and audit-related responsibilities associated with expanded programming, grant administration, financial oversight, and interdepartmental coordination; and
Whereas, the Department's increased workload requires enhanced executive-level administrative leadership to ensure operational efficiency, fiscal accountability, transparency, and timely responses to compliance and audit requirements; and
Whereas, the Youth Bureau has determined that consolidating the duties, responsibilities, and functions currently assigned to the Executive Assistant into a newly created Assistant Director position will improve departmental management, strengthen internal controls, and provide greater strategic support to the Executive Director and Deputy Director; and
Whereas, the proposed consolidation will streamline departmental operations by combining executive administrative, fiscal, operational, and programmatic responsibilities into a single leadership position capable of meeting the Department's expanding needs; and
Whereas, the required classification review has been completed and the proposed title has received approval from the appropriate Civil Service authorities; and
Whereas, sufficient appropriations remain within the Yout...
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