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Operations policies may help prevent and resolve conflicts in local government. The responsibilities of municipal employees frequently overlap, and clear lines of authority can be hard to identify. As a result, the administration of local government can seem complex, even in the smallest town. The key to effectively navigating this complexity is effective communication and cooperation among local officials and employees. Policies can clarify both the responsibilities and lines of authority.

The Budget and Finance workshop is targeted at municipal officials and employees involved in the budgeting process, including members of governing bodies and budget committees, town managers, administrators, department heads and finance staff.  The training is mainly focused on the Municipal Budget Law, RSA 32, and will not delve into the unique characteristics of education funding. This essential budget training will be presented by NHMA's Katherine Heck, Government Finance Advisor, Stephen Buckley, Legal Services Counsel and Jonathan Cowal, Municipal Services Counsel.

This workshop is a must for members of governing bodies, budget committees, and other local officials involved in the budget process.

Derryfield Country Club, Manchester - September 12, 2023
Littleton Opera House, Littleton – September 19, 2023

Program Agenda

9:00 am Introduction

Presented by Margaret Byrnes, NHMA Executive Director

9:05 am – 10:30 am Fundamentals of the Municipal Budget Process

Join your fellow NHMA members on May 3rd from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for an informative live webinar exploring the challenges governments face in the digital age and how technology helps leaders work more effectively. Learn how fellow agencies are leveraging powerful budgeting technologies to create accurate and detailed budgets in less time, and hear from guest speakers who will share their experience switching to modern tools. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and network with your peers.

Join the offices of Congresswoman Kuster and Congressman Pappas for a Virtual Grants and Federal Resources Workshop.
 

Default budgets are a particularly complicated area of municipal finance that have widespread impacts in official ballot (“SB2”) towns and school districts.

The Budget and Finance workshop is targeted to municipal officials and employees involved in the budgeting process, including members of governing bodies and budget committees, town managers, administrators, and finance staff.

PROGRAM

9:00 am – Welcome Remarks
Margaret Byrnes, Executive Director, NH Municipal Association