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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - The City Council is creating a citizens' panel to help New Rochelle craft its future budgets without cutting services or increasing taxes.
"It is time for a fresh look at the fundamentals of local government," said New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson. "This publicly inclusive process will help set a long-term foundation for fiscal stability in an era of limits, while better advancing the priorities and expectations of the people of our community, he said.
The 18-member Citizens Panel on Sustainable Budgets will review all facets of city operations for the next six months. Other duties include providing an analysis of current and alternative service delivery methods and revenue sources, along with offering recommendations that could help shape New Rochelle's 2013 budget.
The panel will be appointed by the council and include at-large and district members.
Those interested in serving should submit a resume to the City Clerk by Tuesday for the at-large appointment, or to their Council member prior to the Jan. 24 district appointment deadline.
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