Establishes a budget committee in municipalities to assist in prudent appropriation of public funds.

The bill amends the Municipal Budget Law to establish a budget committee in municipalities, consisting of members-at-large who are either elected or appointed. The committee assists voters in the prudent appropriation of public funds. The bill specifies the wording of the ballot question for establishing the committee and allows for changes in the number or manner of selection of committee members. It also details the terms of office and manner of election or appointment of members, including provisions for staggered terms and annual elections. The act takes effect 60 days after its passage.

Establishes a budget committee in municipalities to assist in prudent appropriation of public funds.

The bill amends the Municipal Budget Law to establish a budget committee in municipalities, consisting of members-at-large who are either elected or appointed. The committee assists voters in the prudent appropriation of public funds. The bill specifies the wording of the ballot question for establishing the committee and allows for changes in the number or manner of selection of committee members. It also details the terms of office and manner of election or appointment of members, including provisions for staggered terms and annual elections. The act takes effect 60 days after its passage.