At the budget hearing and afterward, what action does the governing body take?
At the public hearing, the governing body must hear questions or comments from any person who wishes to speak about the approved budget. The governing body can adopt guidelines for the conduct of the hearing, as long as every member of the public is treated equally. If no members of the public attend or wish to speak, the hearing may be adjourned. Following the hearing and no later than June 30, the governing body must adopt the budget, make appropriations, set the property tax levy rate or amount, and categorize each levy as to its Measure 5 category. If taxes are imposed, the governing body must certify the tax to the county assessor no later than July 15.
