There is established a standing committee of the city council to be known as the “Budget and Finance Committee.” The Budget and Finance Committee shall meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. or at such other time as the Budget and Finance Committee shall from time to time determine appropriate. Unless otherwise called by the Committee, all meetings of the Budget and Finance Committee shall take place in the Council Chambers located in Prosser City Hall.
(Ord. 2485 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 2508 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 2964 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 2990 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 3092 § 1 (part), 2019; Ord. 3309, 4/28/2026)
The purpose of the budget and finance committee is to work with the mayor, city council, and the finance director to implement effective financial reporting policies and procedures for the city council and the mayor which build and retain the public’s faith and trust in the city’s policies and procedures.
(Ord. 2485 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 2508 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 2964 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 2990 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 3092 § 1 (part), 2019; Ord. 3309, 4/28/2026)
The budget and finance committee of the council shall consist of three members and one alternate member of the city council who shall be appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation by a majority of the council. The alternate member will only participate or attend a meeting when one of the other members is unable to attend. The finance director shall be an ex officio member of the committee and he or she shall provide any needed staff support in order for the committee to function.
(Ord. 2485 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 2508 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 2964 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 2990 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 3092 § 1 (part), 2019; Ord. 3309, 4/28/2026)
The budget and finance committee shall carry out the following functions:
A. 
Work with the finance director to establish recommended financial policies and procedures.
B. 
Work with the mayor and city council to monitor and measure the city’s progress toward achieving its vision, accomplishing goals, and implementing benchmarks for the budget process.
C. 
To find new and innovative solutions to streamline the city’s financial procedures.
D. 
To review and report to the city council on warrant and payroll activities prior to presentation to the city council for final approval.
E. 
To review monthly financial reports to the city council and work with city staff to prepare information in an easy to understand format for the city council and community.
F. 
To advise the mayor and city council in the annual budget process.
G. 
To work with city staff to develop, implement, and deliver effective and efficient financial policies and procedures.
H. 
To undertake any other functions as may be from time to time assigned to the committee by the city council.
(Ord. 2485 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 2508 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 2964 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 2990 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 3092 § 1 (part), 2019; Ord. 3309, 4/28/2026)
The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this chapter shall not as a result of said section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase be held unconstitutional or invalid.
(Ord. 2485 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 2508 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 2964 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 2990 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 3092 § 1 (part), 2019; Ord. 3309, 4/28/2026)