TAX RATE HEARINGS AND REVIEWS

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Critical

Prior to the adoption of the final tax rates (before September 1, annually), the Seneca R-VII School District Board of Education will conduct at least one public hearing at which time the superintendent and Board members will explain the taxation rates and invite questions and discussion.

The announcement of the hearing will conform with the following guidelines:

< Public notice of the hearing will be given by either publication in a newspaper of general circulation or the posting of such notice in at least three public places within the district, at least seven days prior to the hearing.

< The notice will include the date, time and place of the hearing, and will indicate where a copy of the budget is available for public inspection.

< The notice shall also include information relative to assessed valuation and proposed taxation rates as cited in Section 67.110, RSMo.

The Board will annually adopt, on or before September 1, the proposed tax rate as presented or as amended following the budget hearing(s).

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Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning of this section for other pertinent policies and to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information.

Adopted:

Revised:

Cross Refs: DBH, Budget Adoption Procedures

DC, Taxing and Borrowing Authority/Limitations

Legal Refs: §§ 67.110, 137.245, 164.011, RSMo.

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