City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE
AT THE NEW YORK CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
(NYCOM) FALL TRAINING SCHOOL,
SEPTEMBER 13-18, 2026, LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK
Whereas, in correspondence dated January 13, 2026, the City Clerk formally requested authorization for the City Clerk and Executive Assistant Kimberly Joshua to attend the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) Fall Training School to be held in Lake Placid from September 13 through September 18, 2026; and
Whereas, the NYCOM Fall Training School is conducted in collaboration with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller, the New York State Society of Municipal Finance Officers, and the New York State Association of City and Village Clerks; and
Whereas, the NYCOM Fall Training School is recognized as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative training programs available to municipal officials and staff within the State of New York, offering more than sixty instructional sessions addressing local government operations, statutory compliance, fiscal oversight, and municipal administration; and
Whereas, the conference agenda includes sessions directly aligned with the statutory duties and operational responsibilities of the Office of the City Clerk, including but not limited to Open Meetings Law compliance, records management and retention requirements, vital records administration, special event permitting, clerks' legal responsibilities, and the drafting and implementation of local laws; and
Whereas, attendance at the prior year's NYCOM Fall Training School provided measurable benefit to the City of Mount Vernon by delivering updates on legislative and regulatory changes, clarifying best practices issued by the Office of the State Comptroller, and strengthening internal procedures within the Clerk's Office; and
Whereas, continued participation in professional municipal training ensures that the Clerk's Office remains informed, proactive, and compliant w...
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