City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEND THE 2026 SUMMER INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS MUNICIPAL
CLERKS (IIMC) EDUCATION PROGRAM
Whereas, in correspondence dated January 13, 2026, the City Clerk formally requested authorization to attend the 2026 Summer IIMC Municipal Clerks (IIMC) Education Program sponsored by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks to be held during the summer of 2026 in Latham, New York; and
Whereas, the cost of attendance for said program is Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), which includes forty (40) hours of classroom instruction, all meals, a banquet, course materials, and completion certificates applicable toward the Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation; and
Whereas, lodging for four (4) nights is estimated to total between Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) and Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00), and the City Clerk will utilize her personal vehicle and seek reimbursement for authorized travel expenses in accordance with City policy; and
Whereas, the City Clerk has been awarded a scholarship in the amount of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) toward the cost of the program and intends to apply for an additional scholarship offered by the New York State Association of City and Village Clerks (NYSACVC); and
Whereas, the curriculum of the Summer Municipal Clerks Education Program emphasizes leadership development, statutory updates, records management, ethics, and best practices consistent with the evolving demands of municipal government; and
Whereas, participation in said program will directly enhance the professional development of the City Clerk in her capacity as City Clerk and Records Management Officer (RMO), strengthen compliance with State and local requirements, improve operational efficiency, and benefit the City of Mount Vernon and its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
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