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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 13Ch. 6Art. 5§ 101253 Budget Hearing Public Comment

§ 101253 Budget Hearing Public Comment

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§ 101253 Budget Hearing Public Comment

This law says that at a public meeting, people can speak up about the budget for their area. If they want to add or increase something in the budget, they must write it down and give it to the manager before the meeting ends.

Key Takeaways

  • •Anyone in the area can speak at the budget meeting.
  • •If you want to add or increase something in the budget, you must write it down.
  • •You have to give your written idea to the manager before the meeting ends.

Example

Your town is planning next year's budget and wants to spend less on parks.

You can go to the meeting and tell them you want more money for parks. But if you want to add something new, like a playground, you have to write it down and give it to the manager during the meeting.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 101253 Budget Hearing Public Comment

At the time and place designated in the published notice, the board shall meet and consider the proposed budget. Any resident of the district may appear and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any item in the proposed budget or for the inclusion of new items. All proposals for the increase of any item or for the inclusion of any additional items shall be submitted in writing to the general manager before the close of the public hearing. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1161.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

proposed budgetpublic hearinggeneral manager

Related Statutes

  • § 101251 Public Budget Hearing Notice
  • § 101250 District Annual Budget Submission
  • § 101216 District Demand Payment Authority
  • § 101234 Bank Securities Deposits
  • § 101240 District Financial Auditing System

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 101253.
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