PALIKIR, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (July 27, 2001 – FSM Information Services)---The First Special Session of the Twelfth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia adjourned its seven-day meeting on July 16, 2001.
The Special Session mainly addressed the budget for the national government, of which the proposed $40,945,190 for operational cost for fiscal year 2002 was reduced to $37,547,590.
The Executive Branch’s request of $14,677,719 was trimmed by $647,494, Congress’s operational cost was reduced to $3,098,700, and the Judicial Branch’s original request was decreased to $974,150.
The proposed FY 2002 Budget is included under Congressional Act No. 12-24 and is awaiting President Leo Falcam’s approval.
Other bills that were passed during the session include:
§ CB 12-18: Re-appropriates $43,250 for Southern Namoneas projects that have lapsed.
§ CB 12-20: Modifies the use of funds previously appropriated for projects in...