Common use of Annual Budget Process Clause in Contracts

Annual Budget Process. Prior to June 1 of each year, the ME shall prepare a line-item budget, in the same format utilized by COUNTIES per Florida law, for consideration by the COUNTIES. Such budget shall be reviewed and approved by the DOMES Board prior to submittal to the COUNTIES for review. The COUNTIES shall review and approve the ME budget as part of their annual budget process. However, COUNTIES are requested to review the ME budget early in their budget process and meet individually or collectively with their DOMES Board appointee, the ME, and the ME’s staff. The resulting approved budget shall not require an amendment to this Agreement. Final approval of the ME budget shall rest with the Board of County Commissioners of each County.