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(a) Supplemental Appropriations. If, during the fiscal year, the Town Manager certifies there are available for appropriation revenues in excess of those estimated in the budget or revenues not previously appropriated, the Town Council by resolution following a public hearing may make supplemental appropriations for the year up to the amount of such excess or unappropriated revenues. (Amended April 1, 2014)

(b) Emergency Appropriations. To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property or the public peace, the Town Council may make emergency appropriations. Such appropriations may be made by emergency ordinance in accordance with provisions of this Charter. To the extent that there are no available unappropriated revenues to meet such appropriations, the Town Council may by emergency ordinance authorize the issuance of emergency securities as provided in this Charter.

(c) Reduction of Appropriations. If, at any time during the fiscal year, it appears probable to the Town Manager that the revenues available will be insufficient to meet the amount appropriated, the Town Manager shall report to the Town Council without delay, indicating the estimated amount of deficit and the Town Manager's recommendation as to any remedial steps to be taken. The Town Council shall then take such action as it deems necessary to prevent or minimize any deficit and for that purpose it may by resolution reduce one (1) or more appropriations. (Amended April 1, 2014)

(d) Transfer of Appropriations. Any time during the fiscal year, the Town Manager may recommend the transfer of part or all of any unencumbered appropriation balance among programs within a fund, department, office or agency. Upon written request of the Town Manager, the Town Council may by resolution transfer part or all of any unencumbered appropriation balance from one fund, department, office, agency or object to another. (Amended April 1, 2014)

(e) Limitation - Effective Date. No appropriation for debt service may be reduced or transferred. The supplemental appropriations, emergency appropriations and reduction or transfer of appropriations authorized by this Section may be made effective immediately upon adoption. (Amended January 17, 2019)