Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2025, authorizing the Adoption of a Travel and Expense Policy for the City of Mount Vernon; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ADOPTION OF A TRAVEL AND EXPENSE
POLICY FOR THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
Whereas, in correspondence dated August 5, 2025, the Comptroller formally requested authorization for the City Council to adopt the City of Mount Vernon Travel and Expense Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit A, as the official policy governing the incurrence, approval, reimbursement, and documentation of travel and related expenses for all City officials, employees, and authorized individuals; and
Whereas, Section 91 of the Mount Vernon City Charter entrusts the City Comptroller with the supervision of the City's financial affairs, including the authority to establish rules, regulations, and practices for the organization and regulation of fiscal operations; and
Whereas, the Comptroller is further authorized to define the financial responsibilities and authority of City staff and elected officials to ensure sound financial management and operational accountability; and
Whereas, the City recognizes that elected and appointed officials, employees, volunteers, board members, commissioners, and at times, members of the public, may incur reasonable and necessary expenses while conducting official City business; and
Whereas, the establishment of a comprehensive Travel and Expense Policy will serve to standardize procedures, ensure compliance with applicable laws, support efficient use of City resources, and enhance transparency and accountability in the management of travel-related expenses; and
Whereas, the proposed Travel and Expense Policy provides clear guidance regarding the authorization and approval of travel, reimbursement procedures, advances,...
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