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What is the budget process?: The county executive drafts a proposed budget and submits it to the county council, which approves a final budget.

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1. When is the budget year?: The budget year runs July 1 to June 30.

2. What is the budget process?: The county executive drafts a proposed budget and submits it to the county council, which approves a final budget.

3. What are key dates?

January – county executive holds a public hearing/town hall to solicit input on proposed budget.

April 15 – the county executive’s proposed budget is due to the county council, per the county charter.

May – county council holds work sessions with county department leaders and two public hearings.

By June 15, the county council must approve the budget.

4. Can the county council change the executive’s proposed budget?: Yes. The county council can only add to the Harford County Public Schools' budget, not remove from it. Any additions to HCPS must come from elsewhere in the budget.