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Public Input into the Budget

Last Modified: June 07, 2011

Budget Review Calendar

July 1 Deadline by which City Council must adopt the Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program.
June Public hearing on the Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
City Council undertakes Budget Work Sessions.
May City Manager presents the Proposed Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Improvement Program to City Council.
March to May Budget and Finance staff work with the City Manager to finalize revenue projections and balance the Proposed Budget.
March City Manager reviews budget requests and Budget Office modifications with department directors.
January & February Pre-Budget public hearing
Budget Office reviews submitted budgets and recommends modifications.
December Departments submit budget requests to the Budget Office.
October Budget Kickoff: City Manager and Budget Office provide directions to departments regarding budget preparation and submission.

Public Hearings

The City Council traditionally holds a public hearing on the Proposed Budget after its first regular meeting in June. Council meetings, public hearings and work sessions are held in the Council Chambers of the Avery Municipal Complex, 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.

Presentations

When requested, city staff will present a summary of the Proposed Budget to Citizen Advisory Councils and other civic groups. The presentation gives an overview of new programs, as well as changes in revenues and expenditures.

Work Sessions

Although no public comment is taken during Council work sessions, these are open to the public. Budget notes and background research requested by Council are available on the morning of each scheduled session.

Council meetings and work sessions are held at the following location:

Council Chambers of the Avery Municipal Complex
222 West Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

Audio enhancements have been installed in the Council Chamber. Assistive listening devices are available upon request. Interpreters for Deaf and Hearing Impaired are available. If needed, please provide a 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD).

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