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3 V.S.A. § 1041
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 28 - Judiciary Employees Labor Relations Act|§ 1041. Grievances; applicants and excluded personnel

§ 1041. Grievances; applicants and excluded personnel|(a) An applicant for employment in a position included in the bargaining unit and employees who are in the initial or extended probationary period may appeal to the Board if they believe they were discriminated against on account of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, or disability.(b) Grievance rights and personnel rules for permanent employees who are not included in bargaining units shall be established and governed by the Judiciary Department personnel policies as adopted under Administrative Order No. 3 of the Supreme Court.(c) Any dispute concerning the amount of a collective bargaining service fee may be grieved to the Board in accordance with the rules of the Board. (Added 1997, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 9; amended 2007, No. 41, § 8.)
3 V.S.A. § 1042
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 28 - Judiciary Employees Labor Relations Act|§ 1042. Enforcement

§ 1042. Enforcement|(a) Orders of the Board issued under this chapter may be enforced by any party or by the Board by filing a petition with the Washington Superior Court or the Superior Court in the county in which the action before the Board originated. The petition shall be served on the adverse party pursuant to the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. If, after hearing, the court determines that the Board had jurisdiction over the matter and that a timely appeal was not filed, or that an appeal was timely filed and a stay of the Board order or any part of it was not granted, or that a Board order was affirmed on appeal in pertinent part by the Supreme Court, the court shall incorporate the order of the Board as a judgment of the court. There is no appeal from that judgment except that a judgment reversing a Board decision on jurisdictional grounds may be appealed to the Supreme Court.(b) Upon filing of a petition by a party or the Board, the court may grant temporary relief that the court deems proper pending formal hearing.(c) Orders and decisions of the Board shall apply only to the particular case under appeal, but appeals presenting similar issues may be consolidated for hearing with the consent of the Board. All employees who are aggrieved by the same action of the employer may join in an appeal with the consent of the Board. The Board shall not modify, add to, or detract from a collective bargaining agreement by any order or decision.(d) An arbitration award issued pursuant to this chapter, including grievance arbitration and labor interest arbitration awards, may be enforced by any party by filing a petition with the Washington Superior Court or the Superior Court in the county in which the action originated. The petition shall be served on the adverse party pursuant to the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. If, after hearing, the court determines that the arbitrator had jurisdiction over the matter and that an application for modification or petition to vacate an award was not filed, the court shall incorporate the order of the Board as a judgment of the court. There is no appeal from that judgment except that a judgment reversing an arbitration award on jurisdictional grounds may be appealed to the Supreme Court. (Added 1997, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 9.)
3 V.S.A. § 1043
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 28 - Judiciary Employees Labor Relations Act|§ 1043. Judicial review; stay pending appeal

§ 1043. Judicial review; stay pending appeal|(a) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Board issued under this chapter, except a decision and order made pursuant to subsection 1018(i) of this title, may appeal questions of law to the Supreme Court.(b) An order of the Board shall not automatically be stayed pending appeal. Upon request, the Board may stay the order or any part of it. If the Board denies a stay, a stay may be requested from the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court or a single justice may stay the order or any part of it and may order additional interim relief. (Added 1997, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 9.)
3 V.S.A. § 1044
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 28 - Judiciary Employees Labor Relations Act|§ 1044. Contract ratification; annual vote

§ 1044. Contract ratification; annual vote|Annually, the employees of the bargaining unit shall meet and discuss whether employees who have chosen not to join the employee organization shall be allowed to vote on the ratification of any collective bargaining agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter. After discussion, employees that are members of the employee organization shall vote on whether to allow employees who have chosen not to join the employee organization to vote on the ratification of any collective bargaining agreement. (Added 2013, No. 37, § 9a.)
3 V.S.A. § 1101
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 29 - Claims Against State Employees|§ 1101. Obligation of State to defend employees; definition

§ 1101. Obligation of State to defend employees; definition|(a) In any civil action against a State employee for alleged damage, injury, loss, or deprivation of rights arising from an act or omission to act in the performance of the employee's official duties, it shall be the obligation of the State to defend the action on behalf of the employee and to provide legal representation for that purpose at State expense, except to the extent that such representation is provided by an insurance carrier, or except in an action resulting from the service of civil process.(b) As used in this chapter, "State employee" includes any elective or appointive officer or employee within the Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Branch of State Government or any former such employee or officer. The term includes:  (1) sheriffs and State's Attorneys and their deputies and former sheriffs and State's Attorneys and their deputies; (2) guardians ad litem; (3) any member of the National Guard ordered into State service pursuant to 20 V.S.A. §§ 366, 601, and 602 or section 163 or 164 of this title; (4) any person who volunteers for a State agency by providing services at the request of that agency and under the direction and control of that agency, but who does not receive hourly or salary compensation; (5) any person performing juvenile or adult diversion services under section 163 or 164 of this title; (6) persons appointed to or employed by the Council of Regional Commissions; (7) any person who volunteers for a State court by providing services at the request of that court and under the direction of that court, but who does not receive hourly or salary compensation; (8) any representative or paid employee of the Vermont Higher Education Council while acting as the Vermont State postsecondary review entity in fulfillment of the requirements of the federal Reauthorization of Higher Education Act (P.L. 102-235 as amended); (9) staff employed by the Center for Crime Victim Services and victim advocates; (10) administrative reviewers whose services are contracted by the State pursuant to 33 V.S.A. § 4916a(f). (Added 1971, No. 190 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. March 30, 1972; amended 1973, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 15, eff. April 4, 1974; 1977, No. 233 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 17, 1978; 1987, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 1989, No. 101, § 1; 1989, No. 114, § 6, eff. June 20, 1989; 1993, No. 5, § 1; 1993, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1999, No. 62, § 272d; 1999, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 2015, No. 97 (Adj. Sess.), § 73; 2018, No. 11 (Sp. Sess.), § E.316.1.)
3 V.S.A. § 1102
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 29 - Claims Against State Employees|§ 1102. Representation of employee: determination by Attorney General

§ 1102. Representation of employee: determination by Attorney General|(a) A State employee against whom a civil action is brought for an alleged act or omission which the employee believes to have arisen within the scope of his or her official duties shall notify the Attorney General of the action. Unless full legal representation of the employee's interest is provided under a contract of insurance, the Attorney General shall conduct an investigation and shall determine whether the alleged act or omission occurred within the scope of the employee's official duties.(b) If the Attorney General determines that the alleged act or omission occurred within the scope of the employee's official duties, he or she shall defend the action on behalf of the employee, except as provided in subsection (e) of this section.(c) If the Attorney General finds that the alleged act or omission did not occur within the scope of the employee's official duties, he or she shall so notify the employee in writing. The employee may appeal the determination of the Attorney General to the State Labor Relations Board in accordance with the rules of the Board, and the decision of the State Labor Relations Board shall be final.(d) During the period of investigation set forth in subsection (a) of this section or an appeal as set forth in subsection (c) of this section, the Attorney General shall take all reasonable steps to protect the interests of the employee.(e) In any case in which the State is obligated to provide legal representation for a State employee under this chapter, if the Attorney General finds that he or she cannot adequately represent the interest of the employee, he or she shall authorize the employee to retain legal counsel at State expense. The terms under which private counsel is retained for a State employee at State expense under this section must be approved by the Attorney General. (Added 1971, No. 190 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. March 30, 1972; amended 1977, No. 233 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 17, 1978.)
3 V.S.A. § 1104
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 29 - Claims Against State Employees|§ 1104. Criminal actions

§ 1104. Criminal actions|(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, in any criminal action brought against a State employee, the Defender General shall defend the State employee if the employee requests defense and if the Defender General finds that:  (1) The action does not constitute a motor vehicle violation. (2) The action is brought on account of an act or omission within the scope of the employee's official duties as a State employee. The State shall not otherwise be obligated to defend the employee.   (b) If the Defender General finds that he or she cannot adequately represent the employee, the Defender General shall authorize the employee to retain legal counsel at State expense. The terms under which private counsel is retained for a State employee at State expense under this section shall be the same as those governing assigned counsel under 13 V.S.A. § 5272 and rules of the Supreme Court promulgated with respect thereto.(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if a criminal action is brought against an employee of the Department of Corrections, the findings required to be made under subsection (a) of this section shall be made by the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources. If the Commissioner finds that the employee of the Department of Corrections is entitled to a defense, the employee shall have the choice of representation by the Defender General or counsel retained under the terms of subsection (b) of this section. (Added 1977, No. 233 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. April 17, 1978; amended 2003, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 15.)
3 V.S.A. § 1201
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 31 - Governmental Ethics|§ 1201. Definitions

§ 1201. Definitions|As used in this chapter:  (1) "Candidate" and "candidate's committee" shall have the same meanings as in 17 V.S.A. § 2901. (2) "Commission" means the State Ethics Commission established under subchapter 3 of this chapter. (3) "Executive officer" means:  (A) a State officer; or (B) under the Office of the Governor, an agency secretary or deputy or a department commissioner or deputy.  (4)(A) "Gift" means anything of value, tangible or intangible, that is bestowed for less than adequate consideration.  (B) "Gift" does not mean printed educational material such as books, reports, pamphlets, or periodicals.  (5) "Governmental conduct regulated by law" means conduct by an individual in regard to the operation of State government that is restricted or prohibited by law and includes:  (A) bribery pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 1102; (B) neglect of duty by public officers pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 3006 and by members of boards and commissions pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 3007; (C) taking illegal fees pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 3010; (D) false claims against government pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 3016; (E) owning or being financially interested in an entity subject to a department's supervision pursuant to section 204 of this title; (F) failing to devote time to duties of office pursuant to section 205 of this title; (G) engaging in retaliatory action due to a State employee's involvement in a protected activity pursuant to chapter 27, subchapter 4A of this title; (H) a former legislator or former Executive officer serving as a lobbyist pursuant to 2 V.S.A. § 266(b); and (I) a former Executive officer serving as an advocate pursuant to section 267 of this title.  (6) "Lobbyist" shall have the same meaning as in 2 V.S.A. § 261. (7) "Political committee" and "political party" shall have the same meanings as in 17 V.S.A. § 2901. (8) "State officer" means the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Secretary of State, Auditor of Accounts, or Attorney General. (Added 2017, No. 79, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2018.)
3 V.S.A. § 1202
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 31 - Governmental Ethics|§ 1202. State Code of Ethics

§ 1202. State Code of Ethics|The Ethics Commission, in consultation with the Department of Human Resources, shall create and maintain the State Code of Ethics that sets forth general principles of governmental ethical conduct. (Added 2017, No. 79, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2018.)
3 V.S.A. § 1212
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 31 - Governmental Ethics|§ 1212. Commission members and Executive Director; annual disclosure

§ 1212. Commission members and Executive Director; annual disclosure|(a) Annually, each member of the Commission and the Executive Director of the Commission shall file with the Executive Director a disclosure form that meets the requirements of and contains the information that Executive officers are required to disclose under section 1211 of this subchapter.(b) A member and the Executive Director shall file their disclosures on or before January 15 of each year or, if the member or Executive Director is appointed after January 15, within 10 days after that appointment. (Added 2017, No. 79, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2018; amended 2021, No. 44, § 1, eff. June 1, 2021.)
3 V.S.A. § 1213
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 31 - Governmental Ethics|§ 1213. Disclosures; generally

§ 1213. Disclosures; generally|(a) The Executive Director of the Commission shall prepare on behalf of the Commission any disclosure form required to be filed with it and the candidate disclosure form described in 17 V.S.A. § 2414 and shall make forms to be filed with the Commission available on the Commission's website.(b) The Executive Director shall post on the Commission's website a copy of any disclosure form the Commission receives. (Added 2017, No. 79, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2018; amended 2021, No. 44, § 1, eff. June 1, 2021.)
3 V.S.A. § 1222
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 31 - Governmental Ethics|§ 1222. Commission member duties and prohibited conduct

§ 1222. Commission member duties and prohibited conduct|(a) Conflicts of interest.  (1) Prohibition; recusal.  (A) A Commission member shall not participate in any Commission matter in which he or she has a conflict of interest and shall recuse himself or herself from participation in that matter. (B) The failure of a Commission member to recuse himself or herself as described in subdivision (A) of this subdivision (1) may be grounds for the Commission to discipline or remove that member.  (2) Disclosure of conflict of interest.  (A) A Commission member who has reason to believe he or she has a conflict of interest in a Commission matter shall disclose that he or she has that belief and disclose the nature of the conflict of interest. Alternatively, a Commission member may request that another Commission member recuse himself or herself from a Commission matter due to a conflict of interest. (B) Once there has been a disclosure of a member's conflict of interest, members of the Commission shall be afforded the opportunity to ask questions or make comments about the situation to address the conflict. (C) A Commission member may be prohibited from participating in a Commission matter by at least three other members of the Commission.  (3) Postrecusal or -prohibition procedure. A Commission member who has recused himself or herself or was prohibited from participating in a Commission matter shall not sit or deliberate with the Commission or otherwise act as a Commission member on that matter. (4) Definition. As used in this subsection, "conflict of interest" means an interest of a member that is in conflict with the proper discharge of his or her official duties due to a significant personal or financial interest of the member, of a person within the member's immediate family, or of the member's business associate. "Conflict of interest" does not include any interest that is not greater than that of any other persons generally affected by the outcome of a matter.   (b) Gifts. A Commission member shall not accept a gift given by virtue of his or her membership on the Commission. (Added 2017, No. 79, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2018.)
3 V.S.A. § 1224
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 31 - Governmental Ethics|§ 1224. Commission ethics training

§ 1224. Commission ethics training|At least annually, in collaboration with the Department of Human Resources, the Commission shall make available to legislators, State officers, and State employees training on issues related to governmental ethics. The training shall include topics related to those covered in any guidance provided or advisory opinion issued under section 1225 of this subchapter. (Added 2017, No. 79, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2018; amended 2021, No. 44, § 1, eff. June 1, 2021.)
3 V.S.A. § 1225
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 31 - Governmental Ethics|§ 1225. Executive Director guidance and advisory opinions

§ 1225. Executive Director guidance and advisory opinions|(a) Guidance.  (1) The Executive Director may provide guidance only to a person who is or will be subject to the provisions of this chapter, upon his or her request, with respect to that person's duties regarding any provision of this chapter or regarding any other issue related to governmental ethics. (2) The Executive Director may consult with members of the Commission and the Department of Human Resources in preparing this guidance. (3) Guidance provided under this subsection shall be exempt from public inspection and copying under the Public Records Act and shall be kept confidential unless the receiving entity has publicly disclosed it.   (b) Advisory opinions.  (1) On the written request of a person who is or will be subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Executive Director may issue an advisory opinion to that person that provides general advice or interpretation with respect to that person's duties regarding any provision of this chapter or regarding any other issue related to governmental ethics. (2) The Executive Director may consult with members of the Commission and the Department of Human Resources in preparing these advisory opinions. (3) The Executive Director may seek comment from persons interested in the subject of an advisory opinion under consideration. (4) The Executive Director shall post on the Commission's website any advisory opinions that he or she issues. (Added 2017, No. 79, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2018; amended 2021, No. 44, § 1, eff. June 1, 2021.)
3 V.S.A. § 1226
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 31 - Governmental Ethics|§ 1226. Commission reports

§ 1226. Commission reports|Annually, on or before January 15, the Commission shall report to the General Assembly regarding the following issues:  (1) Complaints. The number and a summary of the complaints made to it, separating the complaints by topic, and the disposition of those complaints, including any prosecution, enforcement action, or dismissal. This summary of complaints shall not include any personal identifying information. (2) Guidance. The number of requests for and a summary of the guidance the Executive Director provided, separating the guidance by topic. This summary of guidance shall not include any personal identifying information. (3) Recommendations. Any recommendations for legislative action to address State governmental ethics or provisions of campaign finance law. (Added 2017, No. 79, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2018; amended 2021, No. 44, § 1, eff. June 1, 2021.)
3 V.S.A. § 2001
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 41 - Reorganization by Governor|§ 2001. Power of Governor

§ 2001. Power of Governor|The Governor may make such changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units as he or she considers necessary for efficient administration. (1969, No. 245 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 4, 1970.)
3 V.S.A. § 2002
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 41 - Reorganization by Governor|§ 2002. Executive Orders

§ 2002. Executive Orders|(a) The Governor may propose by Executive Order changes in the organization of the Executive Branch of government which are not consistent with or will supersede existing organization provided for by law. The Executive Order shall be submitted to both houses of the General Assembly.(b) An Executive Order issued under this chapter shall be presented to the General Assembly not later than January 15th of the year in which the General Assembly sits. The Executive Order shall become effective unless disapproved by resolution of either House of the General Assembly within 90 days, or before final adjournment of that annual session, whichever comes first.(c) Executive Orders which become effective under this chapter shall be printed with the session laws and published as an appendix to the Vermont Statutes Annotated.(d)(1) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the Governor may revise existing Executive Orders to use respectful language consistent with Vermont Statutes Annotated and the respectful language study produced in accordance with 2012 Acts and Resolves No. 24, Sec. 1. The authority pertains only to nonsubstantive revisions using respectful language and does not confer authority to make other changes.  (2) All new executive orders proposed by the Governor shall use, to the fullest extent possible, respectful language consistent with the Vermont Statutes Annotated and the respectful language study produced in accordance with 2012 Acts and Resolves No. 24, Sec. 1, where appropriate. (Added 1969, No. 245 (Adj. Sess.), §§ 3-5, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 2013, No. 96 (Adj. Sess.), § 7(a).)