The Town of Dryden operates under New York State Civil Service Rules and works with Tompkins County Human Resources to post Job Openings within the town.
- By September 1st – Budget Officer furnishes department heads with estimate forms to complete and return
- On or before September 20th – Budget Officer prepares estimate for each unit not submitting an estimate
- No later than September 30th – Budget Officer files tentative budget with Town Clerk
- On or before October 5th – Town Clerk submits tentative budget to Town Board
- Revisions by Town Board and preparation of preliminary budget before public hearing
- Notice of public hearing(s) at least 5 days before hearing(s)
- Public Hearing on or before the Thursday immediately following the November general election (hearing may be adjourned from day to day but not beyond November 15th)
- Final revision of preliminary budget – after public hearing but before adoption
- No later than November 20th – Final adoption of budget