Bill > H4386

This bill modifies Section C-6-3 of the Plainville town charter regarding the annual budget process. Specifically, the bill changes the language describing how the select board prepares budget guidelines, replacing the existing requirement that they issue a "policy statement" with a mandate to provide a "written directive" to department heads. The new language emphasizes that the select board will develop these budget guidelines through collaboration with key financial leadership, including the town administrator, finance director, and finance committee chair. The directive will outline the overarching principles and priorities that will guide department heads in preparing their budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year. This modification appears designed to create a more structured and collaborative approach to municipal budget planning by explicitly detailing the consultation process and the purpose of the initial budget guidance document.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4386