City Council:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON ADOPTING THE RULES OF
ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2026
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon is vested with the authority to determine its own rules of procedure pursuant to the City Charter and applicable provisions of New York State law; and
Whereas, the orderly, efficient, and transparent conduct of City Council meetings is essential to good governance and the effective discharge of the Council's legislative responsibilities; and
Whereas, the City Council annually reviews and adopts Rules of Order to govern its proceedings, deliberations, and legislative actions; and
Whereas, the City Council has reviewed and determined that the proposed Rules of Order for the year 2026 are necessary and appropriate to guide its operations and ensure consistency, fairness, and decorum in Council proceedings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON:
Section 1. Adoption of Rules of Order. The Rules of Order of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon for the calendar year 2026, as presented to and on file with the City Clerk, are hereby adopted and approved in their entirety.
Section 2. Applicability. The Rules of Order adopted pursuant to this Ordinance shall govern all meetings, hearings, workshops, and other proceedings of the City Council conducted during the 2026 calendar year, unless otherwise modified or suspended in accordance with applicable law and the Rules themselves.
Section 3. Supersession. Upon the effective date of this Ordinance, any prior Rules of Order or resolutions governing City Council procedure for previous calendar years shall be deemed superseded and of no further force or effect.
Section 4. Administration and Filing. The City Clerk is hereby directed to maintain a copy of the adopted Rules of Order on file and to make the same available for public ...
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