The budget process is a continual one and citizens have many opportunities to make themselves heard. They may write letters or talk to supervisors and department heads. They may speak at any public hearing on the proposed budget or on amendments to the adopted budget. They are encouraged to apply for appointment on one of the many appointive boards and commissions where County programs are reviewed, public policy may be initiated and program budget priorities are studied and recommended. The annual steps may be seen in the Budget Calendar.

Agendas and background information for regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are available at public libraries. The current meeting's agenda and background material are available at the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors reception desk by the close of business the Friday preceding the regularly scheduled Tuesday meetings.

Agendas are published in the Marin Independent Journal every week (usually on Sunday). The calendar of budget hearings is also published in local newspapers. Agendas and budget hearing schedules are available at the Supervisor's web site http://www.co.marin.ca.us/bos/.

Copies of the final budget are available at the Auditor-Controller's office and at public libraries.