City of Bend seeks budget committee applicants

The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill a position on the Budget Committee . Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9.

The City’s Budget Committee is comprised of the seven City Councilors and an equal number of citizen members. The committee receives the City Manager’s proposed biennial budget and budget message, which explains the proposed budget and significant changes in the City’s financial position.

All Budget Committee meetings are open to the public, and citizens are given an opportunity to ask questions about or comment on the proposed budget. The Budget Committee may make additions or changes to the proposed budget, at which time the committee will approve the document and forward it to the City Council for adoption.

Applicants must be residents of the City of Bend.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.

To apply for the Budget Committee, fill out the online application form:

https://www.bendoregon.gov/government/citizen-committees/advisory-committee-application

For more information regarding the Budget Committee: http://www.bendoregon.gov/government/citizen-committees/budget-committee