City Council:
LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2025
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE MOUNT
VERNON CITY CHARTER TO CODIFY THE
POSITIONS OF CHIEF OF STAFF AND DEPUTY
CHIEF OF STAFF WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, in the County of Westchester, as follows:
Section 1. Title. This Local Law shall be known and may be cited as:
"A Local Law Amending the Mount Vernon City Charter to Codify the Positions of Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor."
Section 2. Legislative Findings and Intent. The City Council hereby finds and declares that it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to modernize and professionalize the administrative structure of the Office of the Mayor.
Establishing the positions of Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff within the City Charter ensures that executive functions are managed efficiently, that departmental coordination and oversight are strengthened, and that the City's governance framework reflects contemporary standards of municipal administration.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Local Law is to formally codify the roles, duties, and qualifications of the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff within the Mayor's Office to enhance continuity, accountability, and the effective delivery of City services.
Section 3. Amendment to Article VI of the Mount Vernon City Charter.
Article VI of the Mount Vernon City Charter, entitled "Mayor," is hereby amended to include a new section, to read as follows:
? 62 - Secretary and assistants.
The Mayor shall appoint a Secretary and such other assistants as may be prescribed by the Board of Estimate and Contract.
? 62.1 - Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff.
(a) Establishment of Position. There is hereby established the position of Chief of Staff within the Office of the Mayor. The Chief of Staff shall be appointed by, and serve at ...
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