File: DBG
SHUTESBURY SCHOOL
COMMITTEE
BUDGET
ADOPTION PROCEDURES
Authority for adoption of the final school budget lies with the
residents who comprise, and who are entitled to vote at, the town meeting. The school budget is presented as part of the
total town budget for action at the annual town meeting.
Established by law and charter.
SOURCE: MASC
LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 71:34
Town Charter, (See local
reference)
NOTE: Town and city charters should be checked for
specific provisions relating to budget adoption procedures. Appropriate citations should be added as was
done on the statement above.
Regional
school districts should refer to and cite M.G.L. 71:16B at this category. A reference to a regional agreement may also
be necessary at this code.
SOURCE: MASC
LEGAL REF.: M.G.L.
Ch.
71:16B
First reading: 03-21-07
Second reading, first vote: 04-25-07
Final vote: 05-16-07
Reviewed by Policy Committee: 12-17-20