§ 6.24. Submission of operating budget to city council.

On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the mayor, administrator, or other person so designated shall submit to the city council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the city manager containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, the important features of the budget, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budget, and such other comments and information as the city manager may deem pertinent. The operating budget and the capital improvements budget provided for in this charter, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection. (Act 638 (H.B. 1828) (part), approved 5-17-2004)