The purpose of the Planning and Budgeting Council is to serve as a a standing committee within the CCSF Shared Governance System with the specific charge to provide guidance in the overall planning system for CCSF, participate in the development of plans (including the strategic plan and annual plans), review and recommend the annual budget (including unit plans and budgets), and participate in the semi-annual assessment of accomplishments and outcomes. The council makes planning and budget recommendations directly to the Chancellor, who makes decisions on final plans and budget to be recommended to the Board of Trustees for adoption. The council also may make recommendations on the overall policies and procedures for the development of plans and budgets at CCSF.