CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SEVENTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. O-26-58 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Klarissa J. Peña, Renée Grout
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Amending Chapter 2, Article 11 Of The City Of Albuquerque Code Of Ordinances To Improve The City's Budget Proposal Processes And Strengthen Oversight And Accountability Measures (Peña, Grout)
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AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 11 OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO IMPROVE THE CITY'S BUDGET PROPOSAL PROCESSES AND STRENGTHEN OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES.
WHEREAS, the City of Albuquerque seeks to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in its budgeting process; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter assigns the responsibility of overseeing budgetary and financial operations to both the Mayor and the City Council, with the intent of ensuring consistency with the City's Five-Year Goals and One-Year Objectives; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article 11 of the City’s Code of Ordinances outlines the processes and responsibilities for preparing and reviewing the City’s operating budget, and regular updates are necessary to reflect best practices in public finance, governance, and oversight; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albuquerque seeks to streamline and clarify the language of its budget ordinance, aligning it more closely with current practices and operational needs; and
WHEREAS, updating the ordinance to reflect contemporary budgeting standards and procedures will enhance efficiency and ensure the ordinance remains relevant and effective for the City’s ongoing fiscal management.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2, Article 11 of the City Code of Ordinances is amended as follows with all sections and subsections renumbered accordingly:
§ 2-11-1 INTENT.
(A) Article IV, Section 10(b) of the City Charter specifies that the Council shall establish and adopt Five-Year Goals and One-Year Objectives for the City, ...
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