Before the publication (before January 1, 2015) and before the submission of notice of budget estimates required by IC 6-1.1-17-3 , each town shall formulate a budget estimate for the ensuing budget year in the following manner, unless it provides by ordinance for a different manner:

1. (1) Each department head shall prepare for the department head's department an estimate of the amount of money required for the ensuing budget year, stating in detail each category and item of expenditure the department head anticipates.
2. (2) The town fiscal officer shall prepare an itemized estimate of revenues available for the ensuing budget year, and shall prepare an itemized estimate of expenditures for other purposes above the money proposed to be used by the departments.
3. (3) The town executive shall meet with the department heads and the fiscal officer to review and revise their various estimates.

4. (4) After the executive's review and revision, the fiscal officer shall prepare for the executive a report of the estimated department budgets, miscellaneous expenses, and revenues necessary or available to finance the estimates.

   [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-35.5 part.]

   As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.183-2014, SEC.26.