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24A V.S.A. § 5-802
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-802. Parks Commission

§ 5-802. Parks Commission|(a) The Parks Commission shall consist of five members, one of whom shall be elected at each annual meeting for a five-year term.(b) Vacancies in the Commission shall be filled by the remaining commissioners until the next annual meeting of the City.(c) The Commission shall have charge of the construction, maintenance, and control of all public parks within the City. The term "public parks" shall not be construed to include recreational fields and playgrounds. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-803
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-803. Board of Civil Authority

§ 5-803. Board of Civil Authority|(a) The City Council, City Clerk, and the justices of the peace resident in the City shall constitute the Board of Civil Authority which shall perform all the duties imposed by law upon such boards in towns, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.(b) All meetings of the Board of Civil Authority shall be called by the Mayor who shall request the City Clerk to notify the members of the Board of the time and place of such meeting, either personally or by written notice duly mailed to each member at least five days before such time appointed. If the Mayor fails to call a meeting of the Board of Civil Authority when such meeting is required by law, the City Clerk shall call such meeting and shall notify the members.(c)(1) A minimum of one-third of the members shall constitute a quorum. Annually, at the first meeting of the Board of Civil Authority after the annual City meeting, the members of the Board shall elect one of their members as Chair of the Board to serve until after the next City election. The Chair shall preside at each meeting of the Board. The City Clerk shall preside at each meeting until the presiding officer is chosen.  (2) The Board of Civil Authority shall meet before all annual or special meetings and State and national elections, and before City party caucus dates for the purpose of adding and purging the voter checklist. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-804
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-804. Board for Abatement of Taxes

§ 5-804. Board for Abatement of Taxes|(a) The Board for Abatement of Taxes, consisting of the Board of Civil Authority, the City Assessor, and the City Treasurer, shall be governed by the general laws of the State in respect to abatement of taxes.(b)(1) The Board for Abatement of Taxes shall meet on the first Tuesday in June in each year, which meeting may be adjourned from time to time thereafter for the purpose of considering abatement of paid taxes as provided by 24 V.S.A. § 1535, as may be amended from time to time.  (2) All requests for the abatement of paid taxes shall be filed with the City Clerk at least five days before the date of such meeting. (3) The City Clerk shall cause such meeting to be warned by posting and publishing a notice of the same at least 15 days prior to such meeting and also five days prior to such meeting.   (c) All meetings of the Board for Abatement of Taxes shall be called by the Mayor who shall request the City Clerk to notify the members thereof of the time and place of such meeting, either personally or by written notice duly mailed to each member at least five days before such time appointed. If the Mayor fails to call a meeting of the Board for Abatement of Taxes when such meeting is required by law, the City Clerk shall call such meeting and shall notify the members. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-805
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-805. Planning Commission

§ 5-805. Planning Commission|The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms in accordance with 24 V.S.A. §§ 4322-4323, as may be amended from time to time. On October 1, 2018, the City Council shall appoint four members to two-year terms and three members to one-year terms. Thereafter all terms shall run for two years beginning on October 1. Appointments to vacated positions shall run until the expiration of the existing term. The Planning Commission shall perform such planning functions and duties as may be required by the City Council, this chapter, ordinances, or applicable State laws. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014; 2017, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 21, 2018.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-806
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-806. Development Review Board

§ 5-806. Development Review Board|(a) The Development Review Board shall consist of seven regular members and two alternate members, appointed by the City Council in accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 4460, as may be amended from time to time.(b) On May 1, 2018 the City Council shall appoint three members to three-year terms, three members to two-year terms, and one member and two alternates to one-year terms. Thereafter all terms shall run for three years beginning on May 1. Appointments to vacated positions shall run until the expiration of the existing term.(c) The Development Review Board shall, upon the request of an interested person, hear the appeal of any decision or act taken by the Administrative Officer in accordance with the procedures outlined in 24 V.S.A. chapter 117, subchapter 11, as may be amended from time to time, and perform such other duties as may be required by the City Council, this chapter, ordinances, or applicable State laws.(d) A quorum shall consist of a minimum of four regular or alternate members up to a maximum of seven regular or alternate members.(e) Alternate members may serve on the Development Review Board when one or more regular members are unable to attend a meeting.(f) The Development Review Board shall be further governed by rules and procedures as provided in the City ordinances. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014; 2017, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 21, 2018.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-807
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-807. Recreation governance

§ 5-807. Recreation governance|(a) The City may establish, maintain, and conduct a system of public recreation including playgrounds; may set apart for such use any land or buildings owned or leased by the City; may acquire land, buildings, and recreational facilities by gift or purchase, may issue bonds therefore as provided by law and equip and conduct the same; may employ a Director of Recreation and other employees as necessary; and may expend funds for the aforesaid purposes.(b) The City Council may conduct the same through a Department of Recreation. Alternately, the Council may delegate the conduct thereof to a Recreation Board created by the Council, or to the School Board, or to any other appropriate existing board or commission.(c) If the City Council chooses to appoint a Recreation Board, it shall consist of five members appointed by the Council for three-year terms. The Recreation Board shall perform such planning functions and duties as may be required by the Council, this chapter, ordinances, or applicable State laws.(d) The Recreation Board budget shall be an integral part of the City budget and under the control of the City or its designee. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-809
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-809. Council authority over boards and commissions

§ 5-809. Council authority over boards and commissions|(a) The City Council has the authority to create new boards and commissions. The City Council also has the authority to consolidate or eliminate any City boards and commissions not required by law.(b) Upon approval of two-thirds of its members, the Council has the authority to remove a member of a board or commission. (Added 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-810
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-810. Youth members

§ 5-810. Youth members|The City Council may appoint nonvoting youth members to City boards and commissions, in addition to the regular appointed members. Youth members shall be enrolled in a secondary school at the time of appointment. Appointments shall last one year, commencing in the beginning of the regular school year calendar. (Added 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-901
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-901. Fiscal year

§ 5-901. Fiscal year|The fiscal year shall begin the first day of July and end the 30th day of June each year or as otherwise authorized by the voters of the City. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-902
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-902. Annual City budget

§ 5-902. Annual City budget|The City Manager shall prepare and submit a proposed fiscal budget to the City Council in December or in compliance with their agreed-upon schedule. The Council shall have the authority to set the budget submission date. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-903
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-903. Council action on the budget

§ 5-903. Council action on the budget|The City Council shall review the annual City budget as submitted by the City Manager at budget meetings established by the Council. The meetings of the City Council upon the budget shall be open to the public. During its review of the proposed budget, the City Council may add or increase budget programs or amounts and may delete or decrease any programs or amounts, except expenditures required by law or for fixed debt service requirements.
24A V.S.A. § 5-904
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-904. Administrative officers

§ 5-904. Administrative officers|The administrative officers of the City shall be those provided by law for towns except as otherwise provided by this chapter. Officers shall have all the powers and duties necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter as well as those provided by law. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-905
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-905. Election and tenure of City Clerk

§ 5-905. Election and tenure of City Clerk|The City Clerk shall be elected by the voters of Montpelier for a term of three years. Following his or her election, the City Clerk may appoint one or more assistant City clerks. In the event of a vacancy in the Office of City Clerk, the assistant City clerk shall assume the duties of the office until such time as the vacancy is filled. The powers, authority, and responsibilities of the City Clerk shall be those prescribed by general law in addition to those set forth in this chapter. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-906
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-906. Appointment of City Treasurer

§ 5-906. Appointment of City Treasurer|The City Treasurer shall be appointed by the City Council. The Treasurer shall serve as an officer and employee of the City under the City Manager's administrative control. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-907
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-907. Personnel administration and benefits

§ 5-907. Personnel administration and benefits|The City Council may adopt rules relating to personnel administration, including the following: job classification, tenure, retirement, pensions, leaves of absence, vacation, holidays, hours of work, group insurance, salaries, layoffs, reinstatement, promotion, demotion, dismissal, transfer, injury, and settlement of disputes and appeals. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-909
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-909. Annual City report

§ 5-909. Annual City report|A full record of expenditures shall be kept and a clear statement of all receipts and disbursements of City money and of the affairs of the City generally, together with the report of other City officials, shall be annually published under the direction of the City Manager. A reasonable number shall be made available for distribution among the voters of the City at least 10 days prior to the annual City meeting. The report shall include estimates of receipts and proposed expenditures of the City for the ensuing year. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014; 2017, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 21, 2018.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-910
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-910. Officers' bonds

§ 5-910. Officers' bonds|All officers from whom the City Manager may require bonds, or as required by State statute, shall annually give bonds to the City, to the satisfaction of the City Manager, for the faithful discharge of their respective trusts. Such bond shall be given before the officer concerned enters upon the officer's duties. If the City Manager requires a bond with a fidelity company as surety, the City shall pay the expense thereof. The City Manager may contract for one blanket bond to cover all City officials and employees required to furnish bonds. Such blanket bond may, with the concurrence of other boards or agencies requiring bonds from officers and employees under their control, cover other officers or employees under control of such boards. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014; 2017, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 21, 2018.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-1001
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1001. Appointment; eligibility; qualifications

§ 5-1001. Appointment; eligibility; qualifications|The City Manager shall be chosen and appointed by majority vote of the City Council for an indefinite term, solely on the basis of the City Manager's professional qualifications. The City Manager need not be a resident of Montpelier or the State of Vermont at the time of appointment, but shall reside in the City during the City Manager's tenure of office unless other conditions are approved by the Council. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-1002
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1002. City Manager employment contract

§ 5-1002. City Manager employment contract|The City Council shall enter into a written agreement with the City Manager establishing terms of employment, including salary and related benefits. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-1003
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1003. Oath of office

§ 5-1003. Oath of office|The City Manager shall be required to take the oath of allegiance and the oath of office as prescribed in the Constitution of the State of Vermont before entering upon the City Manager's duties. (See section 1401 of this chapter (oath of allegiance; oath of office)). (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-1004
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1004. Removal of City Manager

§ 5-1004. Removal of City Manager|The City Manager may be removed from office by a majority vote of the City Council at a duly warned meeting for that purpose, as provided by general law or employment contract. At least 30 days prior to the effective date of such removal, the City Council shall by majority vote of its members adopt a resolution stating the reason for the removal, and cause a copy of such resolution to be given to the Manager. The City Council may by such resolution immediately suspend the City Manager from active duty, but shall continue the Manager's salary until final dismissal, unless otherwise contracted between the Council and the City Manager. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-1005
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1005. Vacancy in the Office of City Manager

§ 5-1005. Vacancy in the Office of City Manager|(a) During times of vacation and planned absences, the City Manager shall designate an acting City Manager to perform the duties of the Office. In the event of a vacancy in the Office of City Manager, or during the temporary absence or disability of the City Manager, the City Council, by resolution of the majority of its members, may appoint an acting City Manager to perform the duties of the Office. The Council shall set the compensation of the person so appointed.(b) The acting City Manager shall have all the powers and duties of the City Manager, except any appointment or removal of officials or employees by the acting City Manager shall be confirmed by the City Council. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-1006
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1006. Powers and duties of City Manager

§ 5-1006. Powers and duties of City Manager|The City Manager shall be the administrative head of the City government. The City Manager shall be responsible to the City Council for the administration of the affairs of the City and for carrying out the policies of the City Council. The powers and duties of the City Manager shall be as follows:  (1) ensure that all laws and ordinances are enforced; (2) exercise administrative control over all departments; (3) make appointments and removals as provided in this chapter; (4) prepare the annual fiscal budgets to be submitted to the City Council for review and adoption prior to the annual meeting; (5) attend meetings of the City Council, take part in the discussion, provide requested and relevant data, and make recommendations for the determination of policy as the City Manager may deem expedient; (6) act as purchasing agent for all City departments, except schools; (7) set salaries and wages of all employees under the City Manager's jurisdiction in accordance with this chapter, fiscal budgets, and personnel policies; (8) administer the personnel policies, job classifications, and pay plan, and is authorized to take final action on all personnel issues for positions under the Manager's administrative control; (9) delegate responsibility for administrative duties to department heads and subordinate officers; and (10) perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this chapter or required by the City Council. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-1007
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1007. Appointments

§ 5-1007. Appointments|(a) Except for those appointments made by the City Council as provided for in this chapter, the City Manager shall appoint and remove all City employees, including Chief of the Fire Department, Chief of Police, Director of Public Works, Director of Planning and Community Development, Finance Director, Senior Citizen Director, Zoning Administrator, City Assessor, Building Inspector, Assistant City Manager, Health Officer, Parks Director/Tree Warden, Recreation Director, Tax Collector, and all other officers and employees as may be required by general law of the State, by this chapter, or by the City Council.(b) City Manager appointments shall continue until removed by the City Manager. Removals by the City Manager shall be in accordance with any personnel policy or plan adopted in accordance with section 907 of this chapter. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-1009
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1009. Noninterference by City Council

§ 5-1009. Noninterference by City Council|(a) Neither the City Council as a body nor any of its members shall dictate or attempt to dictate the appointment of any person to office or employment, nor the removal of any person from office or employment by the City Manager. The City Manager may seek the advice of the City Council or its members in matters of appointment or employment, but shall be free to exercise the City Manager's own judgment.(b) In addition, neither the City Council nor any of its members shall collectively or individually give orders either publicly or privately to any department head or employee of the City under the jurisdiction of the City Manager but shall deal solely through the City Manager, except for purposes of inquiry. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-1101
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1101. Powers

§ 5-1101. Powers|The City may issue bonds or notes for any improvement authorized by general or special law, including this chapter. The word "improvement," as used in this subchapter, shall have the meaning ascribed to it by the general laws of the State and shall include the acquisition and construction of facilities for the production and delivery of heat and of devices, facilities, and other measures to conserve energy or promote efficient energy use, and the acquisition or construction of any other work or improvement for which municipalities of the State may now or hereafter be authorized to incur debt. (Amended 2011, No. M-6, § 4, eff. May 6, 2011; 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-1102
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1102. Submission to voters; public improvements

§ 5-1102. Submission to voters; public improvements|(a) When the City Council shall determine that the public necessity or interest demands improvements, and that the cost of the same will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary revenue of the City, the Council may by vote of two-thirds of its members order the submission of a proposition to make such improvements and incur debt to pay for the same to the voters of the City at an annual or special meeting warned and held for that purpose.(b) The City Council shall, on receipt of a petition signed by ten percent of the voters, promptly order the submission of a proposition to make such improvements and incur debt to pay for them to the voters of the City at an annual or special meeting warned and held for that purpose. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014; 2017, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 21, 2018.)
24A V.S.A. § 5-1104
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1104. Warning

§ 5-1104. Warning|The warning calling such meeting shall state the object and purpose for which the indebtedness is proposed to be incurred, the estimated cost of the improvements, and the maximum amount of debt to be incurred therefore and shall fix the place where and the date on which such meeting shall be held and the hours of opening and closing of polls.
24A V.S.A. § 5-1105
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier|App § 5-1105. Notice of meeting

§ 5-1105. Notice of meeting|The City Clerk shall cause the warning of such meeting to be published as provided by the general laws of the State. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)