Mount Vernon City Council

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Mount Vernon City Council members have called for an audit of the Auditor's office following the withdrawal of McDaniels CPA firm from a contract aimed at improving the city's payroll system. Councilmember Mike Miller made this request during the August 12 city council meeting.

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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A Shred Day on Sept. 19 will enable city residents, businesses, and organizations to safeguard personal information through the secure disposal of unwanted documents. The shredded paper will be recycled.

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The Mount Vernon City Council voted to establish a Compensation Review Commission for the city during its July 22 meeting. The City Council and the mayor will appoint members to the commission.

The Mount Vernon City Council held a special meeting on July 15 to ensure Auditor Terry Scott had transferred funds to a local Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm to handle the city's payroll. Several union representatives had made complaints about the payroll process.

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a special session on Monday, July 15, to discuss the auditor's compliance with a resolution to enter into a contract for payroll services. The council approved the resolution after complaints about payroll by several unions.

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

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The Mount Vernon City Council approved an ordinance to increase the number of crew leaders and traffic signal technicians during its meeting on June 24.

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

A public hearing will be held to gather public comments on a proposal to update the city's Planning and Zoning Code. The hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. on July 22 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The proposal includes a revised official Zoning Map.

At its June 10 meeting, the Mount Vernon City Council gave the go ahead for city staff to apply for funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Community Change Program. Funding through the program could be as high as $20 million.