Section 4.04 Planning.

   Consistent with all applicable federal and state laws with respect to land use, development, and environmental protection, the city council shall:

      (1)   Designate an agency or agencies to carry out the planning function and such decision-making responsibilities as may be specified by ordinance;

      (2)   Adopt a comprehensive plan and determine to what extent zoning and other land use control ordinances must be consistent with the plan; and

      (3)   Adopt development regulations, to be specified by ordinance, to implement the plan.

ARTICLE V. FINANCIAL PROCEDURES

Section 5.01 Fiscal year.

   The fiscal year of the city shall begin on the first day of January and end on the last day of December.

Section 5.02 Submission of budget and budget message.

   On or before the 1st day of August of each year, the mayor shall submit to the city council a budget for the ensuing fiscal year and an accompanying message.

(Ref. of 5-7-96)

Section 5.03 Budget message.

   The mayor’s message shall explain the budget both in fiscal terms and in terms of the work programs. It shall outline the proposed financial policies of the city for the ensuing fiscal year, describe the important features of the budget, indicate any major changes from the current year in financial policies, expenditures, and revenues together with the reasons for such changes, summarize the city’s debt position and include such other material as the mayor deems desirable.