The City Council shall examine the budget as scheduled pursuant to the provisions of the preceding section and if it finds that it conforms to the requirements of this chapter and is in accordance with sound fiscal policy, it shall approve the budget. The City Council shall have the authority to reduce any and all items of the budget submitted. The expenditure of money shall only be made in accordance with the budget line items as approved unless the budget is amended with the consent and prior written approval of the City Council. Those members of City Council serving on the Commission shall recuse themselves from voting on the approval of the budget by City Council.
(Ord. 2005-20. Passed 10-17-05.)