§ 102-286. Public hearings on proposed budgets.

(a)

Commencing with the 1992 budgetary preparation process, there shall be, prior to the adoption of a proposed budget, three public hearings on the proposed budget. One hearing shall be held at the North Annex, one hearing shall be held at the South Annex, and one hearing shall be held at the Fulton County Government Center. The purpose of these hearings shall be to receive comment from citizens of Fulton County on the proposed budget.

(b)

After the adoption of a proposed budget, but prior to the adoption of a final budget, a public hearing, in accordance with 1953 (Jan.-Feb. Sess.) Ga. Laws (Act No. 350), page 2815 (see pt. I, § 2-261 et seq.) shall be held at the Fulton County Government Center for purposes of receiving comment from members of the public on the adoption of a final budget.

(c)

Prior to the setting of the millage rate by the board of commissioners for each fiscal year, there shall be held a public hearing for purposes of receiving comments from members of the public on the proposed millage rate, and said meeting shall be held at the Fulton County Government Center.

(d)

The schedule for the public hearings referred to herein shall be posted and advertised on or before October 1, of each year, and in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Laws of Fulton County.

(e)

The clerk to the board of commissioners shall make available, at each of these public hearings, copies of the proposed budget for distribution to members of the public.

(91-FM-120, 8-14-91)