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24A V.S.A. § 101-7
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-7. Nomination of candidates

§ 101-7. Nomination of candidates|Nominations of persons to fill Town offices shall be by petition containing the signatures of at least 30 voters or one percent of the voters, whichever is less. Petitions shall be filed with the Town Clerk, together with a written assent signed by the nominee. Both petition and written assent shall be filed at least 45 and not more than 55 days prior to the election. When a petition is presented to the Town Clerk for filing, the Town Clerk shall immediately examine the same and ascertain whether it conforms to the provisions of this section. If not found in conformity, the Town Clerk shall designate the defect in writing and return the petition, together with the written reason for rejection, within six hours, to the candidate in whose behalf it was filed. Such petition may again be presented when properly amended if this can be done within the time allowed for filing such petition. All Town elections shall be nonpartisan and no party designation or slogan shall be printed on any Town ballot or petition. (Amended 2011, No. M-3, § 2, eff. April 4, 2011; 2015, No. M-2, § 2, eff. Feb. 25, 2015.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-8
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-8. General powers

§ 101-8. General powers|The Town shall have all powers which Towns have under the Constitution and laws of the State of Vermont, as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter, together with all powers that may hereafter be granted to towns by the Legislature. All such powers shall be exercised in the manner prescribed in this charter, or if not prescribed herein, in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance. The Town's powers shall include such as may be necessarily or reasonably implied from other powers and shall be construed liberally in favor of the Town; any mention of specific powers in this charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general power stated in this section.
24A V.S.A. § 101-9
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-9. Intergovernmental relations

§ 101-9. Intergovernmental relations|Subject only to any applicable superior laws or constitutional provisions, the Town through the Selectboard may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions and may participate in the financing thereof, jointly or in cooperation, by contract or otherwise, with any one or more states or civil divisions or agencies thereof, or the United States or any agency thereof, including other towns, cities, and school systems. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-10
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-10. Elected officers; general

§ 101-10. Elected officers; general|(a) The following officers shall be elected by the legal voters of the Town of Barre and voting for the officers shall be by Australian ballot:  (1) Five Selectboard members. (2) Three listers. (3) Three auditors. (4) One Constable. (5) One Clerk. (6) One Moderator.   (b) The Office of Clerk may be changed to an appointive office upon approval by the voters at any annual meeting of the Town.(c) Only a voter of the Town of Barre may seek election to or hold a Town elective office, and no person may hold more than one Town elective office at the same time. No person shall hold offices which are defined as incompatible in Vermont statutes.(d) Vacancies occurring in any elective office shall be filled by a majority vote of the Selectboard. The appointment shall be valid until the next annual Town election, at which time the voters shall elect a person to fill the position for the unexpired term.(e) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, all elected officers shall perform the duties prescribed by ordinance.(f) The Office of Auditor may be abolished and replaced by an annual financial audit of all funds of the Town by a public accountant, licensed in Vermont, provided the voters authorize the actions at any annual or special Town meeting. The vote to eliminate the Office of Auditor shall remain in effect until rescinded by majority vote of the legal voters present and voting at an annual or special meeting duly warned for that purpose. Unless otherwise provided by law, the Selectboard shall provide for all other auditor duties to be performed. The term of office of any auditor in the office on the date the Town votes to eliminate that office shall expire on the 45th day after the vote or on the date that the Selectboard enters into a contract with a public accountant under this section, whichever occurs first. (Amended 2011, No. M-3, § 2, eff. April 4, 2011; 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019; 2021, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 13, 2021.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-11
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-11. Selectboard

§ 101-11. Selectboard|(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, all the powers of the Town shall be entrusted to and exercised by a Selectboard composed of five members chosen by the voters of the Town of Barre. Three members shall be elected for terms of three years, and two members shall be elected for terms of two years. The Board shall discharge all the duties conferred or imposed upon selectboards by law, including the duties of sewer commissioners, Board of Liquor Commissioners, and any similar ex officio duties; and when sitting in such ex officio capacity, it shall not be necessary specially to convene in a separate capacity.(b) The Selectboard shall meet within seven business days after the annual Town election to elect a Chair and a Vice Chair and to designate a Clerk. At the same meeting, the Board shall adopt rules of order and fix the time and place of its regular meeting, which shall be held at least twice a month. Special meetings of the Board may be called at any time by the Chair, or in his or her absence, the Vice Chair, or by a majority of the Board in writing to the Chair. Notice of any special meeting shall be served on members, posted in the municipal building, and, except for an emergency meeting, released to the news media at least 12 hours prior to the meeting.(c) No action of the Board, except on purely procedural matters, shall be valid or binding unless approved by a majority of the full Board, except that in the case of passage of an emergency ordinance, at least four affirmative votes shall be required. Voting on all matters, except procedural matters, shall be by roll call unless in the case of unanimous agreement.(d) Upon due notice and hearing, the Board may remove one of its members from office for failure to attend four consecutive, regular meetings of the Board without prior approval of the Chair. The removal shall be done only upon the affirmative vote of all four remaining members.(e) The Selectboard shall, from time to time, designate an acting town manager who shall have all the powers and duties of the Town Manager in the event of the latter's absence or disability. The name of the acting town manager shall be on file in the Town Clerk's office at all times.(f) The Selectboard shall adopt a comprehensive personnel policy for all Town employees and shall amend the policy from time to time as is deemed necessary or advisable. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019; 2021, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 13, 2021.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-12
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-12. Auditors

§ 101-12. Auditors|Unless the Office of Auditor is abolished as provided in section 10 of this charter, auditors shall be elected for terms of three years, with one elected each year. They shall be responsible for the proper financial accountability of the Town, and for this purpose all Town officers shall, within 30 days after the close of the fiscal year, submit to the auditors any reports, records, and materials that the auditors may require for the discharge of their duties. The auditors shall thereupon proceed to examine and adjust the accounts of all Town officers and report their findings in writing, not later than 185 days after the close of the fiscal year. They shall cause their findings to be printed and made available to the voters. The auditors may employ the services of a certified public accountant at Town expense, for the purposes they shall deem proper. They shall also supervise the preparation, publication, and, within budgetary limitations, the distribution of the annual Town report. (Amended 2011, No. M-3, § 2, eff. April 4, 2011; 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-13
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-13. Board of Listers

§ 101-13. Board of Listers|(a) The Board of Listers shall consist of three listers, one elected each year for a term of three years. The Board shall have the same powers and duties prescribed for listers under the laws of the State of Vermont.(b) The Board shall annually review, or cause to be reviewed, their appraisals of all property in the Town which is subject to taxation. The property shall be appraised in accordance with standards established by the laws of the State.(c) If the Town shall vote to replace the Board of Listers with a single assessor in the manner provided in Section 10(b) of this charter, then the assessor shall perform all of the duties and have all of the powers prescribed for listers under the laws of Vermont.
24A V.S.A. § 101-14
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-14. Moderator

§ 101-14. Moderator|A Moderator shall be elected for a term of one year and shall perform all duties required by this charter, and to the extent not in conflict with this charter, all duties required by the laws of Vermont.
24A V.S.A. § 101-15
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-15. Constable

§ 101-15. Constable|A Constable shall be elected to serve for a term of one year. He or she shall have all the powers and duties prescribed for constables under the laws of Vermont, except as provided in this charter.
24A V.S.A. § 101-16
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-16. Clerk

§ 101-16. Clerk|(a) The Clerk shall be elected for a period of three years. He or she shall:  (1) maintain a record of all action taken at special or annual Town meetings; (2) maintain all Town records and an index to those records; (3) maintain and file all reports required by law; and (4) perform any other duties required of him or her by law, this charter, or ordinances.   (b) Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, the Clerk shall give a bond conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties. The bond shall be of a sum and with a surety prescribed and approved by the Selectboard, and the premium for the bond shall be paid by the Town. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019; 2021, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 13, 2021.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-17
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-17. Town manager; appointment; term

§ 101-17. Town manager; appointment; term|A Town Manager shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town. He or she shall be appointed by a majority of the full Selectboard. He or she shall be selected with special reference to his or her training, experience, education, and ability to perform the duties of his or her office, and without reference to his or her political persuasion. He or she shall be appointed for an indefinite period and shall be removable at the discretion of the Selectboard, subject to the conditions relative to hearings, timing of notices, severance pay, and grounds of dismissal as may be specified in this charter, ordinances of the Town, or any employment agreement or contract. The Town Manager shall not simultaneously hold any elective office within the Town, nor shall he or she be employed by the Town in any capacity except as Town Manager. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-18
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-18. Removal of the Town Manager

§ 101-18. Removal of the Town Manager|The Manager may be removed by a majority vote of the full Selectboard. At least 30 days before the proposed removal of the Manager, the Board shall adopt a resolution in executive session, stating its intention to remove him or her and the reasons for removal, a copy of which shall be delivered forthwith to the Manager. Upon or after passage of the resolution, the Board may suspend the Manager from duty, but his or her pay shall continue until removal. If the resolution is not withdrawn, the resolution shall automatically take effect. In case of a suspension, the Board may appoint an acting manager to serve at the discretion of the Board. By ordinance or by contract with any Manager, the Selectboard may provide for the Manager to have additional rights in removal proceedings, including the right to a hearing, provided the rights are otherwise consistent with the provisions of this section. The action of the Board in removing the Manager shall be final. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-19
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-19. Oath and bond

§ 101-19. Oath and bond|Before entering into the duties of his or her office, the Town Manager shall be sworn to the faithful and impartial performance of his or her duties, and a certificate to that effect shall be filed with the Town Clerk. He or she shall execute a bond in favor of the Town for the faithful performance of his or her duties in such sum and with such surety as may be determined by the Board, and the premium on such bond shall be paid by the Town.
24A V.S.A. § 101-20
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-20. Responsibilities of the Town Manager in general

§ 101-20. Responsibilities of the Town Manager in general|The Town Manager shall be accountable to the Selectboard. He or she shall have general supervision of the property and business affairs of the Town and expenditure of all monies appropriated for Town purposes subject to prior approval of the Selectboard. He or she shall not supervise any elected Town officer in the conduct of that officer's duties. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2 eff. April 19, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-22
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-22. Noninterference with administration

§ 101-22. Noninterference with administration|(a) Except for emergencies and for the purpose of inquiries or investigations authorized under this charter, the Board, its members, and committees, shall deal with Town officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the Manager, solely through the Town Manager, and shall not give orders to any such officers or employees, either publicly or privately.(b) Neither the Board nor any of its members or committees shall in any manner dictate the appointment or removal of any Town administrative officers or employees whom the Manager is empowered to appoint. The Board may, however, express its views fully and freely and discuss with the Manager, in open or executive session, consistent with law, anything pertaining to appointment and removal of such officers and employees.(c) No member of the Selectboard shall attempt to control or direct the Manager in the discharge of the duties entrusted to him or her, except by vote of the Board at a duly constituted meeting. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-23
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-23. Filling of a vacancy

§ 101-23. Filling of a vacancy|Any vacancy in the Office of Town Manager shall be filled as soon as practicable by the Selectboard, and pending the appointment, or in case of the Manager's absence or disability, the Board shall designate some person to perform the duties of the office. In no case shall a member of the Selectboard temporarily assume the duties of Town Manager for a period in excess of 30 days and then only in the absence or disability of the Town Manager and acting Town Manager. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-24
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-24. Compensation of the Town Manager

§ 101-24. Compensation of the Town Manager|The compensation of the Town Manager shall be set by resolution of the Selectboard, within any budgetary limitations set by the voters at Town meeting. As used in this section, the term "compensation" includes salary, additional benefits, time for sick leave and vacation, and expense allowance. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-25
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-25. Administrative Code

§ 101-25. Administrative Code|(a) Within two years following the effective date of this charter, the Town Manager shall prepare and submit to the Selectboard a proposal for an ordinance to be known as the Administrative Code of the Town of Barre. For the purpose of preparing the proposal, the Town Manager may have the assistance of the Town Attorney and shall have the authority to request a committee of citizens to assist in the preparation of the proposal. The proposal shall be a comprehensive code of administrative organization and procedure for the Town and, at a minimum, shall include the following:  (1) Organization of the administrative departments and elected offices of the Town into such divisions as may be appropriate, defining the functions and duties of each. (2) A detailed outline of financial procedures to be followed by the Town, including purchasing policy, expenditure of appropriated funds, the system of accounting for the Town, and the form and frequency of financial reports.   (b) The Administrative Code shall be passed by the Selectboard in the same manner as any ordinance and may be amended by the Selectboard in the manner provided for amendment of ordinances. The Administrative Code shall provide for all specific requirements set forth in this charter, and to such extent as the provisions of the Administrative Code are not inconsistent with this charter, the Code shall be considered a valid extension of the policies set forth in the charter. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019; 2021, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 13, 2021.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-26
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-26. Fiscal year

§ 101-26. Fiscal year|The fiscal year of the Town and all its departments shall begin on the first day of July and end on the last day of June unless another date is fixed by voters at any annual Town election.
24A V.S.A. § 101-27
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-27. Committee of Five

§ 101-27. Committee of Five|Annually, prior to January 31, a committee of five voters shall be appointed to review, with the Selectboard members, the proposed Town budget. Their terms shall expire upon final adoption of the budget. The Selectboard members shall appoint two members and the Clerk, one member; these three shall appoint two additional members. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019; 2021, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 13, 2021.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-28
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-28. Budget preparation

§ 101-28. Budget preparation|(a) At such time as may be prescribed by the Selectboard, the Town Manager shall propose a budget and submit a line itemized estimate of the income and expenditures required for the operation of the Town government for the next ensuing fiscal year.(b) The Selectboard, with the Committee of Five, shall review and finalize the proposed Town budget publicly and prepare it for submission to the voters at the annual Town election. Sufficient copies shall be available to the voters not less than 10 days prior to the election at the five public places required by section 3 of this charter, and the warning shall state the availability of said proposed budget. (Amended 2011, No. M-3, § 2, eff. April 4, 2011.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-29
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-29. Appropriation

§ 101-29. Appropriation|(a) All amounts specified in the budget and approved by the voters at an annual Town election, are appropriated for the purpose specified in the budget. Adoption of the budget shall constitute appropriations of the amounts specified therein as expenditures from the funds indicated and shall constitute a levy for all revenues proposed in the budget. The Selectboard may transfer within the fiscal year any unexpended appropriation balance or portion thereof between general classifications or expenditures.(b) Money shall not be paid out of the Town Treasury except on a payroll or warrant signed by at least three of the members of the Selectboard and authenticated by the Town Manager.(c) Every appropriation, except an appropriation for a capital expenditure, shall lapse at the close of the fiscal year to the extent that it has not been expended or encumbered. An appropriation for capital expenditure shall continue in force until the purposes for which it was made have been accomplished or formally abandoned. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 101-30
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-30. Budget control

§ 101-30. Budget control|At the beginning of each quarterly period during the fiscal year, and more often if required by the Board, the Manager shall submit to the Board data showing the relation between the estimated and actual income and expenses to date, together with outstanding indebtedness and estimated future expenses and income. The Manager may provide for monthly or quarterly allotments of appropriations to departments, funds, or agencies under such rules as he or she shall have prescribed.
24A V.S.A. § 101-31
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 101 - Town of Barre|App § 101-31. Purchasing policy

§ 101-31. Purchasing policy|The Town Manager may expend an amount determined by the Selectboard; and the Selectboard may expend $10,000.00 for any established program without requesting competitive bids. Any expenditures other than those specified above shall be open to competitive bidding, except if the Selectboard shall find that bidding would be of no advantage to the Town. In such case, they shall then detail in their minutes the reasons for such findings and no bidding shall be required for that particular expenditure.