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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 13Ch. 6Art. 5§ 101255 Budget Adoption Deadline

§ 101255 Budget Adoption Deadline

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§ 101255 Budget Adoption Deadline

This law says that a board must finalize and approve a budget by August 1st each year. They can make changes during or after a hearing, but they can't add new things unless they were suggested in writing before the hearing.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must finish and approve the budget by August 1st every year.
  • •They can make changes to the budget during or after the hearing.
  • •They can't add new things unless they were suggested in writing before the hearing.

Example

A school board is planning their budget for the next year.

They have a meeting to talk about it and can make changes during or after the meeting. But if someone wants to add something new, like buying more computers, it had to be suggested in writing before the meeting. They have to finish and approve the budget by August 1st.

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

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§ 101255 Budget Adoption Deadline

After the conclusion of the hearing, and not later than August 1st of each year, and after making any revisions of the proposed budget which it may deem advisable either during or after the hearing, the board shall by resolution adopt the budget as finally determined by the board. Increases or additions shall not be made after the conclusion of the hearing, unless the items were proposed in writing and filed pursuant to Section 101253. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1161.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

boardbudgethearingSection 101253

Related Statutes

  • § 101252 Annual Board Hearing Date
  • § 101254 Hearing Conclusion Deadline
  • § 25813 District Counsel Hearing Role
  • § 101250 District Annual Budget Submission
  • § 101256 Budget Filing Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 101255.
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