City Council:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON ACKNOWLEDGING
THE CITY COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT TO THE
MOUNT VERNON CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
Whereas, Section 268 of the Mount Vernon City Code provides for the appointment of members to the Charter Review Commission (“Commission”) to review the existing Charter of the City and recommend revisions or amendments to the residents of the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the Commission is composed of 15 members appointed no later than every 10th year following the expiration of the term of the previous Commission; and
Whereas, the City Council acknowledges the necessity of appointing qualified individuals to serve on the Commission to ensure a comprehensive review and potential revision of the City Charter; Now, Therefore, Be It
Resolved, by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Appointment of Commission Member. The City Council hereby appoints the following individual as a member of the Mount Vernon Charter Review Commission:
• Morenike (Nike) E. Williams, SPHR
Section 2. Responsibilities of the Commission. The Commission shall conduct a thorough review of the City of Mount Vernon's existing Charter and recommend any revisions or amendments deemed necessary for the City’s residents.
Section 3. Term of the Commission. The Commission shall serve until its recommendations are presented and addressed, as provided by Section 268 of the Mount Vernon City Code, and a subsequent Commission is appointed no later than every 10th year thereafter.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the City Council.