City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE
AT THE 53RD ANNUAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP TRAINING CONFERENCE
Whereas, by correspondence dated October 3, 2025, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau formally requested authorization for the Mayor to grant permission for the Executive Director and Deputy Director of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau to attend the 53rd Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference, to be held on November 19, 2025, at The Marriott Albany Hotel in Albany, New York; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of maintaining a comprehensive and compliant code enforcement program consistent with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code ("Uniform Code") and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code ("Energy Code"); and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau serves as a key agency responsible for the coordination, implementation, and support of youth development programs and initiatives within the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus annually hosts the Youth Development Leadership Training Conference, which provides critical training, planning, and advocacy opportunities for youth development professionals across the State of New York; and
Whereas, the 53rd Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference will be held at The Marriott Albany Hotel in Albany, New York, on November 19, 2025, bringing together local, regional, and state representatives to address innovations, regulations, and funding opportunities related to youth development; and
Whereas, participation in the conference will allow the City's Youth Bureau Executive Director and Deputy Director to engage with their peers statewide, gain valuable professional training, and acquire information necessary to enhance Mount Vernon's youth services and programming; and
Whereas, the estimated costs associated ...
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