City Council:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON ACKNOWLEDGING
THE MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO THE MOUNT
VERNON CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
Whereas, Section 268 of the Mount Vernon City Code provides for the appointment of members to the Charter Review Commission ("Commission") to review the existing Charter of the City and recommend revisions or amendments to the residents of the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the Commission is to be composed of 15 members appointed no later than every 10th year following the expiration of the term of the previous Commission; and
Whereas, the City Council recognizes the importance of appointing dedicated and qualified individuals to serve on the Commission to ensure a comprehensive review and potential revision of the City Charter; and
Whereas, the Mayor has appointed Rosia Blackwell Lawrence to serve on the Charter Review Commission; Now, Therefore, Be It
Resolved, by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Acknowledgment of Mayoral Appointment. The City Council hereby acknowledges the appointment of the following individual by the Mayor to the Mount Vernon Charter Review Commission:
• Rosia Blackwell Lawrence
Section 2. Responsibilities of the Commission. The Commission shall conduct a thorough review of the City of Mount Vernon’s existing charter and recommend any revisions or amendments deemed necessary for the city'’ residents.
Section 3. Term of the Commission. The Commission shall serve until its recommendations are presented and addressed, as provided by Section 268 of the Mount Vernon City Code, and a subsequent Commission is appointed no later than every 10th year thereafter.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the City Council.