AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON,
NEW YORK GRANTING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE
WITHOUT PAY TO KHELLEY GEARS, CLERK
IN THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 17, 2023, the Commissioner of the Board of Water Supply has requested legislation be enacted authorizing a one-year leave of absence without pay for Khelley Gears from her position as Clerk in the Board of Water Supply effective from December 4, 2023, through December 4, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Khelley Gears, an employee of the Board of Water Supply, has requested a one-year leave of absence without pay; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gears has accepted employment with the City as an Administrative Aide with the Office of the City Clerk during the period of her requested leave; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council, convened, hereby ordains, and enacts:
Section 1: Leave of Absence Granted. Khelley Gears is hereby granted a one-year leave of absence without pay from her position as Clerk in the Board of Water Supply. The leave will be effective from December 4, 2023, through December 4, 2024.
Section 2: Employment with the City Clerk’s Office. During the period of the leave of absence, Ms. Gears is authorized to accept employment as an Administrative Aide with the Office of the City Clerk.
Section 3: Terms and Conditions. Ms. Gears shall comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies governing leaves of absence. Her return to the Board of Water Supply shall be subject to the conditions specified in the relevant employment policies.
Section 4: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.