Invitation to serve on the city budget committee

INVITATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY BUDGET COMMITTEE Are you looking for a way to be involved in your community? Consider volunteering for one of the City’s most important roles, the Budget Committee. To apply, simply submit a letter of interest to City Hall, attention Kristal Hughes, by Friday, January 24, 2020. Budget Committee Appointments will be made at the regular meeting of the City Council, February 11, 2020. ABOUT THE BUDGET COMMITTEE Meeting Information When: At least twice a year Time: Scheduled as needed Place: City Hall 125 SW E Street Madras, OR Contact Information: Finance Department 541-475-2344 The Budget Committee is established by state law and exists to approve the budget of the City. Seven citizen members, who may not be officers, agents or employees of the City, serve alongside the City Council (Mayor and six City Council members). Citizen members serve staggered three-year terms. The Committee acts as the fiscal planning board for the City by reviewing, revising and approving the City budget as presented by the Budget Officer. At the first meeting of the year, members elect a Chair and a Secretary, review the Community Grant Applications, and receive the budget message from the Budget Officer. During the meeting, opportunity is given for citizens to testify on budget-related matters. At the second meeting of the year, continue the review and approval of the budget document. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS The Budget Committee must be comprised of current City Council members and an equal number of Madras residents appointed by the Council. Residents must be United States citizens, 18 years of age or older, be a registered voter, and live within the city limits of Madras to serve on this committee. Published 12/25/2019, 1/1, 1/8, and 1/15/2020 MP145947

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