Augusta: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 – Maine Municipal Association - 60 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Houlton: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - Center for Community Health Education, Houlton Regional Hospital – 20 Hartford St., Houlton, ME 04730
Fee:
MMA Member / Patron - $60.00 per person
Non-Member Municipalities - $90.00 per person
Presenter(s):
James Bennett -
City Manager, Presque Isle
John Eldridge -
Finance Director, Brunswick
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for municipal officials with primary responsibility for budget preparation and management.
Course Overview:
8:30 Registration
9:00 Introductions/Welcome
A quick overview of the program and a look at various roles and responsibilities in the municipal budgeting process.
9:15 Preparing a Basic Budget
This session will take a sample town warrant and put the financial information into a basic budget format. The discussion will include gross vs. net budgeting, appropriate line items, explanation of revenues and expenditures. The discussion will conclude by transferring the basic budget into warrant articles for Town Meeting.
11:45 Lunch
12:30 Budget Forecasts and Projections
This session will look at how to prepare for the budgeting process by looking at how to track revenue and expenditures, and forecast financial trends which will affect your budget. A quick look at cash management will be included.
1:30 Budget Controls
After your budget is prepared, a look at various ways to keep track of expenditures and revenues throughout the year and monitor problem areas.
2:30 Presenting Your Budget
A look at effective ways to present and explain the budget to municipal officials and citizens at Town Meeting.
3:00 Question and Answer Period
3:30 Adjourn
Professional Development Information:
This workshop counts towards Maine Town, City & County Management Association certification (1.5 credits towards finance/budget category).
Registration / Confirmation / Directions:
Confirmation of class registration will be sent out one week prior to the start of the event. If an email address has been provided, the confirmation will be sent electronically. If no email is on file, the confirmation will be mailed to the billing address provided on the registration form. Directions to the facility can be found on the MMA website at the following address: http://www.memun.org/public/MMA/svc/directions.htm
Storm Policy:
If there is inclement weather, a decision to postpone will be made by 5:00 pm the day prior to the event. MMA encourages attendees to check the MMA website or call the training hotline at 207-624-0117 before traveling to ensure that the event schedule has not changed.
ADA Message:
In order to ensure your complete participation, we would appreciate your informing us of any special requirements you may have due to a disability.
Questions/Cancellations:
If you have any questions, or wish to cancel, call the Educational Services Office at 1-800-452-8786 (Augusta area 623-8428). Notification must be given at least 72 hours before the session begins to obtain a refund (minus a $10.00 processing fee.) ALL cancellations are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee for processing and to cover guaranteed expenses.
About MMA:
Maine Municipal Association |
60 Community Drive |
Augusta, ME 04330
MMA is located off I-95, Exit 112A Northbound, Exit 112 Southbound, behind the Augusta Civic Center
1-800-452-8786 |
Local Area 207-623-8428 | www.memun.org
The Maine Municipal Association (MMA) is a voluntary membership organization offering an array of professional services to municipalities and other local governmental entities in Maine. MMA is a non-profit, non-partisan organization governed by an Executive Committee elected from its member municipalities. Founded in 1936, MMA is one of 49 state municipal leagues that, together with the National League of Cities, are recognized at all governmental levels for providing valuable services and advocating for collective municipal interests.
The Maine Municipal Association has a core belief that local government is the keystone of democracy. Municipalities provide citizens with a sense of community and are interwoven in the fabric of Maine's history and heritage. Municipal governments are on the front line of providing basic services to citizens and businesses that are essential to public safety and for the functioning of our economy. Municipal governments are the most accessible and accountable level of government. The Maine Municipal Association is dedicated to assisting local governments in meeting the needs of their citizens and serving as responsible partners in Maine's intergovernmental system.
