Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on December 23, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on December 24, 2024, authorizing the Amendment of the Position Title of Personnel Associate to Personnel Specialist in the 2024 Public Safety Budget - (change the position title from Personnel Associate (Grade 7B) to Personnel Specialist (Grade 8D). This change shall be reflected in all budgetary records, job descriptions, and payroll documentation); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE POSITION
TITLE OF PERSONNEL ASSOCIATE TO PERSONNEL
SPECIALIST IN THE 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY BUDGET
Whereas, by letter dated December 19, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the amendment of the 2024 Public Safety Budget to change the position title from Personnel Associate (Grade 7B to Personnel Specialist (Grade 8D). This change shall be reflected in all budgetary records, job descriptions, and payroll documentation; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of aligning job titles and responsibilities to accurately reflect the duties performed by personnel within the Department of Public Safety; and
Whereas, after consultation with the Department of Human Resources and the Department of Civil Service, it has been determined that the position title of Personnel Associate (Grade 7B) requires an update to reflect expanded responsibilities and more accurately define the role within the Department of Public Safety; and
Whereas, the Department of Civil Service has formally approved the position title of Personnel Specialist (Grade 8D) as an appropriate classification for the role, with additional responsibilities assigned to the position and direct reporting to the Commanding Officer of the Personnel Division within the police department; and
Whereas, the Civil Service Commission approved the posit...
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