(a) Supplemental Appropriations. If during the fiscal year the Treasurer certifies that there are available for appropriation revenues in excess of those estimated in the budget, the Council by public vote may make supplemental appropriations for the year up to the amount of such excess.
(b) Emergency Appropriations. To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property or the public peace, the Council may make emergency appropriations and borrowings. Such appropriations or borrowings may be made by ordinance in accordance with this Charter and West Virginia law.
(c) Reduction of Appropriations. If at any time during the fiscal year it appears probable to the Treasurer that the revenues available will be insufficient to meet the amount appropriated, the Treasurer shall report to the Finance Committee without delay, indicating the estimated amount of the deficit, any remedial action taken and recommendations as to any other steps to be taken. The Committee shall then take such further action as it deems necessary to prevent or minimize any deficit, and for that purpose may recommend to council a public vote to reduce one or more appropriations.
(d) Transfer of Appropriations. At any time during the fiscal year and upon request of the supervising administrative officer, the Treasurer may transfer part or all of any unencumbered appropriation balance among programs within the supervised department, office, or agency, subject to approval by Council.
(e) Limitations; Effective Date. No appropriation for debt service may be reduced or transferred, and no appropriation may be reduced below any amount required by law to be appropriated or by more than the amount of the unencumbered balance thereof. The supplemental and emergency appropriations and reduction or transfer of appropriations authorized by this section may be made effective immediately upon adoption.