The Budget Committee is established by ORS 294.336. Applicants are appointed by the City Council for three year terms. Applicants must be eligible voters who reside within the City of Reedsport. The duty of the Budget Committee is to receive the proposed budget from the Budgeting Officer, review the proposed budget, make revisions as desired, and approve the budget for presentation to the City Council. The Budget Committee members serve with the City Council on the Budget Committee. The City Council has the responsibility of approving the City Budget each fiscal year and establishing a final tax levy amount and a tax levy rate for the City. This committee meets approximately five times per year, three meetings of which are during the month of April.
- Established - ORS 294.336.
- Appointment - Appointed by City Council.
- Term – Staggered three-year terms.
- Size - Seven positions (Equal to the number of governing body positions).
- Requirements - Eligible voters of the residents of the City of Reedsport.
- Duties - The duty of the Budget Committee is to receive the proposed budget from the Budgeting Officer, review the proposed budget, make revisions as desired, and approve the budget for presentation to the City Council. The Budget Committee members serve with the City Council on the Budget Committee which has the responsibility to approve the City Budget each fiscal year and establish a final tax levy amount or a tax levy rate for the City.
- Meeting Schedule – Weekly during the budget preparation schedule, thereafter, quarterly.