City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A ONE (1) YEAR
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MR. JAWAAD ABDUL-HALIM,
LABORER, TO SERVE AS CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Whereas, in a letter dated April 22, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested the authorization of a one (1) year leave of absence for Mr. Jawaad Abdul-Halim from his position as Laborer in the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, Mr. Jawaad Abdul-Halim is presently employed by the City of Mount Vernon as a Laborer; and
Whereas, Mr. Abdul-Halim has been offered and has accepted a temporary appointment to serve in the capacity of Code Enforcement Officer within the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, Mr. Abdul-Halim has requested a one (1) year leave of absence from his current position as Laborer in order to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the Code Enforcement Officer role; and
Whereas, such leave of absence is consistent with the terms and provisions of the Teamsters Local 456 Union Contract; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon supports this professional development opportunity and finds it to be in the best interest of the Department of Public Works and the City as a whole; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Approval of Leave of Absence. The City Council authorizes a one (1) year leave of absence for Mr. Jawaad Abdul-Halim from his position as Laborer in the Department of Public Works.
Section 2. Term of Leave. The leave of absence shall be effective from May 5, 2025, through May 4, 2026.
Section 3. Purpose of Leave. The purpose of the leave is to allow Mr. Abdul-Halim to fulfill the temporary position of Code Enforcement Officer within the Department of Public Works.
Section 4. Union Contract Compliance. This resolution is in accordance with the provisions of the Teams...
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