Policy Committee: Budget & Finance

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings of this policy committee are being held virtually to conduct essential business. You can watch, listen, and comment using Zoom, or participate by phone. 

The City of Berkeley Health Officer has ordered residents to shelter in place, leaving only for essential needs. Most City facilities are closed to the public. Read the latest changes to City services and COVID-19 information from Berkeley Public Health.

Agendas, Annotated Agendas, and Audio Recordings: Current Year  I Previous Year

General Information:
The Budget & Finance Committee is charged with reviewing legislation in the following areas:

• Investment Policy
• Budget Development
• Revenue Development
• Expenditures
• Fiscal Planning and Policy
• Taxes and Fees
• Large-scale Fiscal Investments

Legislation reviewed by the Committee is forwarded to the full City Council for consideration and possible action.

Prior to establishing the Budget and Finance Policy Committee, City Council established a standing committee on the City's budget on December 19, 2017.  Agendas and minutes for this Budget Committee are available from the Budget Committee's webpage.

Committee Members: Mayor Jesse Arreguin, Councilmember and Lori Droste*
Alternate: Councilmember Kate Harrison 
(*Committee Chair)

Meetings:
Date and Time: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Location: To Be Determined
Please check the community calendar to verify.

Contact:
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