In accordance with the provisions of the City Charter, a budget is adopted by the Plano City Council annually for the new fiscal year beginning October 1. To ensure that the budget provides the programs and quality services within the resources available to the City, and that it reflects the Mayor's and Council's objectives, the budget goes through an annual process. The process culminating in the budget adoption involves a high level of communication among the citizens, City Council, City Manager, and City Departments. Preliminary Personnel requests are submitted to Information Services, Human Resources and the City Manager. Council reviews Governance Improvement Process Matrix for inclusion in the Budget Process.
Departments begin preparation of their budgets.
Citizen input meetings are held within the community. Executive Director meets with individual Department heads to discuss budget submittals. City Manager meets with individual Department heads to discuss Recommended Budget. JULY Recommended Budget is presented to City Council and made available to public. Public Hearings and Town Hall Meetings are conducted on the Recommended Budget.