§ 7.03. Budget Message.

The City Manager's message shall explain the budget both in fiscal terms and in terms of the work programs. It shall outline the proposed financial policies of the City for the ensuing fiscal year, describe the important features of the budget and indicate any major changes from the current year in financial policies, expenditures and revenues together with the reasons for such changes. The message shall also summarize the City's debt position and include such other material as the City Manager deems desirable.