§ 9-14. Oversight by Board of Estimates.

(a) In general.

The Board of Estimates has the following powers with regard to the District and the Authority.

(b) Financial Plan; rates and charges.

(1) The Financial Plan and the schedule of rates and charges are subject to the approval of the Board of Estimates.

(2) The Board of the Authority shall submit all materials at least 2 months before the proposed effective date of a budget or Supplemental Tax.

(3) In considering a proposed budget and schedule of taxes and charges, the Board of Estimates may not exceed or increase either the budget or the schedule of taxes, rates, and charges beyond those proposed by the Authority.

(c) Bylaws.

The Board of Estimates must approve the bylaws of the Authority and any proposed amendments to it.

(d) Approval and renewal process.

The Board of Estimates is the final arbiter and decision maker regarding the approval and renewal process for the District.