City Council:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWELVE (12) MONTH
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MR. ROMMEL LASHLEY
FROM HIS PERMANENT POSITION AS DOCUMENT
COORDINATOR TO SERVE AS PLAN ROOM CLERK
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
Whereas, in a letter dated July 18, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings formally requested authorization for a leave of absence for Mr. Rommel Lashley a twelve (12) month leave of absence from his permanent position as Document Coordinator; and
Whereas, Mr. Rommel Lashley is currently employed in the permanent position of Document Coordinator with the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, Mr. Lashley has demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the permitting process, procedures, and the unified solar application process; and
Whereas, the Department of Buildings requires his expertise to serve in the capacity of Plan Room Clerk; and
Whereas, the Administration recommends that Mr. Lashley be granted a twelve (12) month leave of absence from his permanent position to fulfill this temporary assignment; and
Whereas, the period of leave is expected to be effective from Monday, August 18, 2025, and shall terminate on Tuesday, August 18, 2026; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Grant of Leave of Absence. The City Council hereby grants Mr. Rommel Lashley a twelve (12) month leave of absence from his permanent position as Document Coordinator.
Section 2. Temporary Assignment. During the period of his leave of absence, Mr. Lashley shall serve in the capacity of Plan Room Clerk within the Department of Buildings.
Section 3. Effective Dates. The leave of absence shall commence on Monday, August 18, 2025, and shall terminate on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, unless extended or modified by further action of this Honorable Body.