City of Cortland, NY: Power to authorize conference attendance and expenses.

§ 5-9 Confirmation of appointments.

All appointments by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Common Council shall be in writing, signed by them and filed in the office of the City Clerk and the Director of Administration and Finance within four days after the date of appointment.

Upon confirmation by the Common Council and qualifying for the office, an appointee shall enter upon the duties of their position. In the event that the Common Council has neither confirmed nor rejected by majority vote of the total membership an appointment within a period of 45 days after the filing thereof with the City Clerk, such appointment shall be deemed to be confirmed. Awaiting action by the Common Council, the Mayor may designate a qualified person to serve in the position during the period between the time of appointment and the time for confirmation.

Confirmation of an appointment where required shall be by affirmative vote of a majority vote of the total membership of the full Common Council taken at a regular or special meeting.

§ 5-10 Power to authorize conference attendance and expenses.

The Common Council shall have the power to designate and authorize any officer or employee paid from City funds, except members, officers and employees of the legislative branch, to attend an official or unofficial convention, conference or school for the betterment of City government. Within the appropriations therefor and when so authorized, all necessary and actual expenses, including but not limited to a registration fee and mileage as fixed by the Common Council, shall be paid from City funds.