One of the most important administrative activities of the Township is the preparation of the annual Township Budget.  In accordance with Chapter 44 of the Township's Code of Ordinances, the Township Manager is responsible to prepare the Township Budget.  This effort is done with the Township staff and the Board of Supervisors over a period of several months.  While the Township Manager leads the budget process, it is important to note that all of the departments, volunteer appointed officials, staff and, of course, the Board of Supervisors are able to get involved with the development of the Township budget each year.  The budget process culminates with the completion of the "tentative budget" document that expresses the goals and objectives of the Township and the Board of Supervisors for the coming year.  The budget is officially approved by the Board of Supervisors only after approval of a "tentative budget" in November.  As required by the PA Second Class Township Code, the Township also solicits comment from the general public prior to adopting the final annual budget.  The budget calendar is developed in the late Spring or early Summer of each year, which sets the beginning and ending dates for review and preparation of each Part of the budget.  

The following table provides links to select parts for the annual Township Budget.  The documents are in the .pdf format, which means you will need the latest version of Adobe Reader (www.adobe.com).  The full text version of the Township budget is always available to the public for review.  Please contact the Township Manager if you are interested in reviewing the entire printed budget..

Click on the link below for the current listing and archive of approved meeting minutes.

West Hanover Township Budget - General Fund and Special Funds
	Description
Part 1A - 2008 Budget Message	This document provides a short summary from the Township Manager outlining trends and key objectives of the Township Budget.
Part 1B - Reference Information and Charts	Part 1B provides a large quantity of background data, trends, and reference information pertaining to the Township's past financial trends.  The information on this link provides a variety of trends, reference information, definition and charts illustrating the Township's financial trends.  This information is used by the Township Manager, staff, and Board of Supervisor in preparing the annual budget for the upcoming year.
Part 1B - Financial Data	This link connects to the financial tables that show actual spending trends from the Township's financial statements and also projections used in preparing the 2008 budget.  This information is used by the Township Manager, staff, and Board of Supervisor in preparing the annual budget for the upcoming year.
Resolution 2007-59 - 2008 Budget	This link directs you to the budget resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors for 2008.  The budget General Fund financing plan and service delivery plan are developed and based on a review of several key items that include:  (1) revenue and expenditure data (actual) from previous years; (2) an analysis of past tax revenue and expenditure trends, revenue and expenditures generated by each department.  (3) a review of current fee revenues and rates in effect and approved by the Board of Supervisors, as well as costs for services, and (4) estimates anticipated for each detailed sub-account for each revenue category.     The revenue and spending activities revolving the Township's other thirteen separate funds are also part of the budget resolution.  The Township has also created specialize funds for capital projects, operating reserve, special projects and others.  This link will direct you to the other separate fund budgets for 2008.
Resolution 2008-30 Amendment	From time to time, the Township may amend the budget to account for unexpected revenue and spending, or correct budgetary accounts and other matters.  These actions are executed by resolution of the Board of Supervisors
Resolution 2008 - 41 Amendment	From time to time, the Township may amend the budget to account for unexpected revenue and spending, or correct budgetary accounts and other matters.  These actions are executed by resolution of the Board of Supervisors
2009 Budget Calendar	The attached link provide the tentative schedule and responsibilities for the upcoming 2009 budget.  This calendar is reviewed and approved by the Board of Supervisors.