Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer and Consolidation of One (1) Senior Account Clerk Position and One (1) Secretary Position into the Title of Assistant Commissioner of Public Works, Amending the 2026 Fiscal Year Salary Schedule, and Granting a Leave of Absence

This ordinance authorizes the creation of a new position, Assistant Commissioner of Public Works, by consolidating the duties of the Senior Account Clerk and the Secretary within the Department of Public Works. This consolidation aims to improve administrative and financial complexity management, enhance workflow efficiency, and strengthen accountability. The proposed salary for the Assistant Commissioner is $104,150.70, funded by the remaining salaries of the two abolished positions, which total $122,554.84 in the FY2026 budget. Additionally, the ordinance grants a one-year leave of absence for Ms. Lomari Payne, the current Senior Account Clerk, to assume this new role, effective February 9, 2026, through February 8, 2027.