Appendix 34. Budget Procedure.
At such time as may be requested by the City Manager or specified by the Administrative Code, the chief officer of each department shall submit an itemized estimate of the expenditures for the next fiscal year for the department or activities under the officer's control. The City Manager shall submit the proposed budget to the City Council at least forty-five (45) days before the start of the fiscal year of the budget. The City Council shall refer the proposed budget to the Finance Committee of the City Council for preliminary consideration. The Finance Committee is a committee of the whole City Council, presided over by the Mayor. In odd numbered years, the Finance Committee shall consist of the newly elected Mayor and City Councilors from and after the time they take the oath of office, together with Councilors whose terms in office include the ensuing fiscal year.