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Public Input in the Budget Process

Several boards and commissions advise the City Council in the development of the annual
budget. The Library Board advises the Council on Library operational and capital needs. The
Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Crime District Board have the authority to
review the EDC and CCPD annual budgets submitted by Staff and approve the plan prior to
Council consideration. The Beautification Boards advises the Council on budget matters
pertaining to parks, open spaces, entryways and other community issues. The various boards
and commissions meet in public sessions.

All Council workshops and public hearings concerning the proposed budget are posted meetings
open to the public.

Budget Adoption

The annual budget adoption requires public hearing and two readings of the budget ordinance.
The City Council votes on the adoption of the budget.

Budget Transfers and Amendments

By City Charter, the City Manager may make certain changes within the total operating budget
of the City to increase, decrease or transfer appropriations among departments. The City
Manager is restricted to the total funds authorized by the City Council for expenditures unless
the budget is amended by the same public notice procedure called for in adopting the budget.

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