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Mount Vernon IDA notes need for executive director job description and discusses sharing accountant salary

City of Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Board members agreed a job description for an IDA Executive Director should be developed; Treasurer Darren M. Morton suggested IDA pay 50% of the accountant's salary (a city staff position), but the board took no formal action.

Board members agreed that the agency needs a formal job description for an IDA Executive Director to clarify duties and oversight. The minutes state: "It was noted that a job description for IDA Executive Director needs to be developed and adopted by the board."

Treasurer Darren M. Morton recommended that 50% of the accountant’s salary — a city staff position that supports the IDA — be funded by the IDA. The minutes record the recommendation but state that no action was taken. If the board decides to adopt the recommendation, the change would affect agency operating expenses and require coordination with city payroll and budgeting processes.