Staff and Council are in the preliminary stages of developing the 2010 budget and 5 year financial plan. The Community Charter requires that Council provide an opportunity to the public to review and offer input to the budget, which traditionally happens just prior to adoption of the budget bylaw each spring.
Shortly after taking office, the current Council committed to providing enhanced opportunities for public input to the annual budget at earlier stages in the budget process. Council will be fulfilling that commitment on December 8th by hosting a public meeting to review and receive input on Council's 2010 strategic budget direction and targets. In addition, Council will review the 2008 - 2011 Corporate Priorities, report on accomplishments and introduce additional priorities for 2010. Additional public review and input sessions will take place in the new year.
Having the benefit of public feedback at such an early stage in the budget process will ensure Council's 2010 budget and five year financial plan reflect the needs and desires of the community. As such, it is important the citizens take the time to attend and offer their opinions.
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