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Can a councillor present their own separate budget re setting the precept for full council approval?

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Should an alternative budget be approved by the RFO before being presented and votes are cast by full council
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Yes, they can. Approval by the RFO is not necessary. It is up to a councillor to decide what approach is most suitable in the circumstances. That could involve putting an amendment to the budget proposed by the RFO, or it could be proposing a complete alternative budget. In ideal circumstances, it would make sense to work up proposals with the RFO, but that may not always be practical.
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