Shire Budget in Detail

To read the full story click on the TITLE above.
Budget process Timing
1. Officers prepare operating and capital budgets ......................Mar/Apr
2. Council considers draft budgets at informal briefings ............Apr/May
3. Proposed budget submitted to Council for approval ..............May
4. Public notice advising intention to adopt budget ....................May
5. Budget available for public inspection and comment .............May
6. Community engagement process undertaken .......................Jun
7. Submissions period closes (28 days) .......................................Jun
8. Submissions considered by Council .........................................Jun
9. Budget and submissions presented to Council for adoption .Jun
10. Copy of adopted budget submitted to the Minister ............Aug

As at 28 February 2009, the Shire of Yarra Ranges had a total of 831 staff equating to approximately 549 equivalent full-time (EFT) positions.