This section gives a brief overview of the budget process and timeline.

For a more detailed overview see Policy -20 Budget Preparation and Engagement. 

July: 

• A Service Satisfaction Survey will be available online and paper copies available at the CCRD downtown office from for two to three weeks starting in late July. The objective of this is to better understand resident satisfaction with CCRD provided services. The survey results will be reported in aggregate to the Board in a public meeting.
  
  Information Report to the Board: Service Satisfaction Survey Results 

September:

• An informational newsletter outlining all budget dates and information will be sent to all mailboxes in the CCRD
• Staff draft the initial budget for the October board meeting.
   

October:

• Draft preliminary budget is presented at the October Board meeting;
• Directors provide preliminary direction on financial matters.
• Staff rework the budget according to Board direction.
  
  Slides of the October 10, 2024 Budget Presentation
  

November:

• The Reworked budget is brought to the Board to review and provide additional feedback and direction at the November  Board meeting.
• An additional Board meeting in November, may be held to review updated budget information.
  
  Slides of the November 14, 2024 Budget Presentation
  

December:

• Staff edit budget with Board provided direction.

January:

• Staff receive and review tax valuations.
• Directors review the draft budget with updated tax valuation numbers at the January Board meeting. Directors will direct staff to make any needed changes and approve the budget for public consultation.

February:

•  A draft copy of the budget will be available online for residents and the public to review. 
• Public engagement occurs:

1. A live online presentation will be given by the Chief Financial Officer on budget items for all residents in February (date and time TBD). Options will be provided to residents who would like to submit feedback to their elected officials.
2. One in-person engagement session in the Bella Coola Valley in February (date, time, and location TBD) for Bella Coola Valley residents. Options will be provided to residents who would like to submit feedback to their elected officials.

• Staff will return to the Board with public engagement results and the Board will be presented with a final version of the budget with tax implications at the. The Board will consider any final changes, hear any final delegations, review the feedback and comments from the public consultation, and provide direction to staff related to the budget. The public will be encouraged to submit feedback in writing for this meeting.

March:

• Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw (budget) is adopted at the March Board meeting.
• Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw (budget) must be adopted by the Board by March 31.
• The auditor provides updated surplus numbers.
• The final budget will be presented at the March board meeting for adoption.
• No delegations will be accepted related to the budget at the March meeting.