Town of Leland staff and Town Council have been working since last fall to put together a budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, which runs from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. This process consists of each department creating their budget with zero based budgeting justification, meeting with management, forecasting revenues, reviewing capital projects, and balancing workload and staffing needs. Now, the public has the opportunity to learn more about the proposed budget and offer feedback.
Staff will present a balanced budget to Council for fiscal year 2022-2023 at a Special Council Meeting that will be held on Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, located at 102 Town Hall Drive. This meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda is available through the government portal.
Staff will present the budget again at a public hearing on March 17 at 6 p.m. during the Regular Council Meeting at Town Hall. That meeting is also open to the public and will be livestreamed.
The budget must be in accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act and NC General Statute 159-11. Multiple factors influence the annual budget process, including the condition of the national, state, and local economies and the priorities identified by our elected officials, staff, and citizens. Taking into account the external effects of the economy, the needs identified for our community, and the desire to work on projects, the proposed budget will represent a significant amount of careful consideration in order for the Town to fulfill its obligations to the residents, meet established goals, and remain fiscally healthy. In preparing the budget, Town staff follows guidance from Town Council to develop a budget that will balance current Town programs and vital services with development of new plans and projects. Additionally, Town Council reviewed their identified goals and Town staff focused on initiatives related to meeting those goals within the creation of the budget.
Updates throughout the budget process, including highlights and how you can contribute feedback, will be posted to the Town of Leland website.
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