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Trust budget committee discusses possible spending guidelines

An Islands Trust financial planning committee drafted potential guidelines that include limits tied to inflation and budget-reduction scenarios.

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The Islands Trust Financial Planning Committee discussed possible budget guidelines at a special electronic meeting on February 1. ^[1]

The committee drafted a guideline stating that no tax increase above the preceding year’s Consumer Price Index plus increases in non-discretionary expenses would be considered or approved. ^[1]

Another draft guideline called for staff to provide Trust Council with budget-reduction scenarios of 1% and 2% of any proposed tax increase recommended by the committee. ^[1]

The minutes describe these as potential guidelines and record discussion of other considerations, including the economic situation of residents and the impact of budgets. ^[1]

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