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Sec. 701. - Composition.#
The Budget Committee shall consist of (7) seven members elected for a term of four (4) years, so staggered, that no more than (4) four terms expire at any one time. The Budget Committee shall elect annually, from among its membership, a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and other such officers as they deem appropriate. Budget Committee members shall hold no other elected or appointed office or position with town government or serve on any board or commission therein
(Res. No. 2022-0014, (General Election of 11-8-22))
Sec. 702. - Elections and Vacancies#
Any vacancies on the non-partisan Budget Committee shall be filled in the manner provided for in this Charter. (a)
Transitional Election. The first Budget Committee membership terms to expire after the adoption of this amendment shall be extended to the next general election, at which time a like number of candidates shall be elected. Provided, however, that any reduction in the number of persons to serve on the budget committee by a charter amendment shall become effective in the next general election following its adoption.
(Charter Amend. of 11-6-18(1); Res. No. 2022-0014, (General Election of 11-8-22))
Sec. 703. - Duties and Responsibilities.#
The Budget Committee has the following responsibilities: 1.)
To participate in the Initial Budget Workshop.
2.)
To review the unified budget submitted by the Town Administrator , in which review the Committee shall consider both the supporting evidence for each requested budget expenditure and the ability of the Town to support the level of service recommended.
3.)
To prepare and submit their proposed Unified Budget and any proposed language necessary to implement the budget in accordance with Article III, section 301(b)(6).
(Res. No. 2022-0014, (General Election of 11-8-22))