Under the Personnel Rules, an employee may appeal any dismissals, suspensions and demotions imposed by a department head to the town manager who may overrule the action taken by the department head. An employee may appeal the decision of the town manager to the Selectboard. There is no evidence of any disciplinary action actually taken by the Employer. Police Department offices are located in the same building as Town administrative offices. The Police Department has a written manual of policies, procedures, rules and regulations specific to the work of Police Department employees, which must be adhered to by Police Department employees along with the Town Personnel Rules.
Police officers have law enforcement powers, are uniformed and carry firearms.
They respond to requests for police assistance, patrol, deter crimes, investigate crimes, investigate accidents, control traffic, and perform other police services. Police officers may be called into duty during their off-duty hours. Police officers must complete extensive law enforcement training, including attending training at the Vermont Police Academy. Police officers are scheduled to work 42 hours per week. The mechanic and seven equipment operators of the Town Road Department report to the road supervisor and the road commissioner.