Do you want to know why your taxes are so high? YOU can watch and listen to the presentations, questions and concerns addressed to the Norwich, CT City Council, Mayor and City Manager as they set up the budget for next year. This is a wonderful opportunity to see your government at work from the comfort of your own couch.
Watch the Norwich City Council Meeting held on April 6, 2020 at Norwichct.org then watch or participate in the process. Here is the information, times, dates, phone numbers and codes
PURPOSE: To levy taxes on the ratable estate within the City of Norwich and the City and Town Consolidation Districts.
Copies of the proposed ordinances are available for inspection and distribution in the Office of the City Clerk, 100 Broadway, Room 215, Norwich.
Schedule of budget reviews for the 2020-2021 BUDGET as well as upcoming Council meetings.
All meetings will be held at the Council Chambers on the 3rd Floor of Norwich City Hall and by conference call Monday, April 6, 2020 7:30 PM Council Meeting – Presentation of City Manager’s proposed budget .
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 – Departmental Budget Hearings
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 6:00 East Great Plain VFD
6:15 Laurel Hill VFD 6:30 Occum VFD
6:45 Taftville VFD
7:00 Yantic VFD
7:15 Norwich Fire/Emergency Management
7:45 Police Monday,
April 13, 2020 – Departmental Budget Hearings 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6:00 Human Services/Recreation
6:45 Public Works
7:30 Planning & Neighborhood Services
8:00 Public Utilities
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – Departmental Budget Hearings 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6:00 Otis Library
6:30 Public Schools
Thursday, April 16, 2020 – Departmental Budget Hearings/Public Hearing 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
6:00 City Clerk/Elections
6:20 City Manager/Mayor/Human Resources
6:45 Finance/Treasurer/Assessor
******* 7:30 PM 1st Budget Public Hearing Monday, ******
April 16, 2020 Public Hearing , Thursday, 7:30 PM
Telephonically pursuant to the following instructions:
1. Call phone number first dial 860-215-8140 and then when prompted, enter the conference ID# 4038191 followed by the pound (#) key. AND/OR
2. Email to the Office of the Mayor at mayorsoffice@cityofnorwich.org to be received no later than 7:00 PM on Thursday,April 16, 20202. AND/OR
3. Written communication sent or delivered to the Office of the Mayor, 100 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 to be received no later than 4:30 PM on Thursday,April 16, 2020.
April 20th, 2020 7:30 PM City Council Meeting
Monday, May 4, 2020 7:30 PM Council Meeting –Adoption of Council Preliminary Budget
***** Monday, May 11, 2020 7:30 PM 2nd Budget Public Hearing *****
Telephonically pursuant to the following instructions:
1. Call phone number first dial 860-215-8140 and then when prompted, enter the conference ID# 4038191 followed by the pound (#) key. AND/OR
- Email to the Office of the Mayor at mayorsoffice@cityofnorwich.org to be received no later than 7:00 PM on Monday, May 11, 20202. AND/OR
- Written communication sent or delivered to the Office of the Mayor, 100 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 to be received no later than 4:30 PM on Monday, May 11, 2020.
Monday, May 18, 2020 7:30 PM City Council Meeting
Monday, June 1, 2020 7:30 PM Council Meeting –Tentative date for Budget Adoption
Norwich is divided into five voting districts represented by six council members elected at-large who serve two-year terms. The mayor is elected at-large for a four-year term, is a voting member of the City Council, and is responsible for coordinating economic development in Norwich.
The city manager is the paid administrator of the city and is hired by the City Council. The City Council is responsible for setting city budget, policy, and planning decisions. The city manager administers the policies set by the council as well as all city department personnel.
The City Council generally meets on the first Monday and the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in Council Chambers in City Hall. You can check the municipal meetings calendar for dates and times of these meetings and those of other boards.
Comcast customers may view these meetings live on Channel 97. Assistive Listening Devices. Additionally, recent meetings may be viewed online.
Government Structure
In addition to all powers granted to towns and cities under the constitution and general statutes of the state of Connecticut, the City Council also has specific powers to be executed through the enactment and enforcement of ordinances and bylaws which protect or promote the peace, safety, good government, and welfare of the city and its inhabitants.
The council also has the power to provide for the organization, conduct, and operation of the departments, agencies, and offices of the city; for the number, titles qualifications, powers, duties, and compensation of all officers and employees of the city; and for making of rules and regulations necessary for the control, management, and operation of all public buildings, grounds, parks, cemeteries or other property of the city.
The city manager is appointed by and directly responsible to the council and serves at the pleasure of the council. The manager is responsible to the council for the supervision and administration of city departments.
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