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City/Town Budget Manual City/Town Budget Manual

Cities & Towns Budget Manual

Manual Updated June 2010

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Cover Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - The Purpose of Budgeting
Chapter 2 - Organizational Responsibilities in Local Government Budgeting
Chapter 3 - Budgetary Principles and Definitions
Chapter 4 - Budget Calendars and Financial Reporting Schedules
Chapter 5 - Tax Rates and Tax Levies
Chapter 6 - Getting Started: Budget Forms
Chapter 7 - Excess Levy Appeal Process
Chapter 8 - Additional Appropriation Process
Chapter 9 - Procedures for Establishment of a Cumulative Fund
Glossary & Appendix

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