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3 V.S.A. § 256
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 11 - State Officers and Employees Generally|§ 256. Term of officer appointed with advice and consent of Senate

§ 256. Term of officer appointed with advice and consent of Senate|(a) Whenever it is provided by law that an office shall be filled by appointment with the advice and consent of the Senate, such appointment shall be made during the month of February, and the term of office of a person so appointed shall commence on the first day of March thereafter.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all secretaries of State agencies and all commissioners of State departments shall take office only with the advice and consent of the Senate except in the case of an appointment to fill a vacancy when the General Assembly is not in session in which case the appointee may take office subject to the provisions of section 257 of this title. (Amended 1975, No. 84, § 1, eff. April 24, 1975; 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), §§ 247, 302, eff. Feb. 14, 2014.)
3 V.S.A. § 257
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 11 - State Officers and Employees Generally|§ 257. Appointments and vacancies requiring advice and consent of Senate

§ 257. Appointments and vacancies requiring advice and consent of Senate|(a) Appointments required to be made pursuant to section 256 of this title in the month of February, with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall be valid if made and confirmed at any time during the then regular biennial session of the General Assembly. If not made and confirmed in such month of February, the term of office of the person appointed and confirmed thereafter shall extend to and include the day whereon his or her term would expire had he or she been appointed and confirmed in such month of February.(b) When a vacancy occurs in an office requiring appointment with the advice and consent of the Senate, an appointment may be made to fill the vacancy. If the appointment to fill the vacancy is made during any adjournment of the General Assembly the person appointed may validly function in that office during adjournment until the Senate convenes at the next regular, adjourned, or special session and acts upon the appointment submitted forthwith by the Governor; or if the appointment to fill the vacancy is made during any session of the General Assembly, the person appointed may validly function in that office until the Senate shall act upon the appointment submitted forthwith by the Governor. Thereafter the appointee shall continue in office if the Senate consents to the appointment. (Amended 1975, No. 84, § 2, eff. April 24, 1975; 1977, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.).)
3 V.S.A. § 258
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 11 - State Officers and Employees Generally|§ 258. Removal of civil officers

§ 258. Removal of civil officers|The Governor may remove any civil officer whose appointment devolves upon the Governor in the first instance, whether appointed by him or her or any of his or her predecessors, with or without the advice and consent of the Senate, and appoint a suitable person to succeed such official, subject to removal in his or her discretion, who shall be sworn and give the bond, if any, required by law. Such person, unless sooner removed, shall perform the duties and be entitled to the pay of the person whom he or she succeeds, until March 1 of the next biennial year and until his or her successor is appointed and has qualified.
3 V.S.A. § 259
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 11 - State Officers and Employees Generally|§ 259. Holding over

§ 259. Holding over|Each State and county officer elected or appointed for a definite term, unless other provision is made by the Constitution or under the express terms of a statute, shall continue to exercise the duties of such office until a successor is duly elected or appointed and has qualified.
3 V.S.A. § 260
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 11 - State Officers and Employees Generally|§ 260. Location of offices

§ 260. Location of offices|(a) The following State officers shall have their offices in Montpelier in quarters to be designated from time to time by the Governor: the Governor, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, Auditor of Accounts, and Attorney General.(b) The principal office of each administrative department shall be located at such location as the Secretary of Administration determines with the approval of the Governor, except that the principal Office of the Military Department shall be at Camp Johnson.(c) [Repealed.](d) If either Montpelier, Burlington, or Camp Johnson, in the opinion of the Governor, becomes an unsafe place because of an enemy attack or threatened attack upon the United States or Canada, such offices, while such unsafe condition is continued, may be located elsewhere in quarters to be designated from time to time by him or her.(e) This section shall not apply to the State House, the use of which shall be under the exclusive direction of the General Assembly. (Amended 1959, No. 12, § 1, eff. March 4, 1959; 1959, No. 329 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. March 1, 1961; 1961, No. 1, eff. Feb. 3, 1961; 1971, No. 213 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. April 3, 1972; 1975, No. 114, § 12; 2007, No. 200 (Adj. Sess.), § 34, June 9, 2008; 2015, No. 97 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 2021, No. 66, § 2, eff. June 7, 2021.)
3 V.S.A. § 261
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 11 - State Officers and Employees Generally|§ 261. Officers of State institutions

§ 261. Officers of State institutions|A trustee or supervisor of a State institution, except the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, shall not be employed in any capacity in such institution, nor shall the Commissioner of Corrections be employed in any capacity in any State institution over which he or she has supervision or charge. If such an officer accepts employment in a State institution contrary to the provisions of this section, his or her office shall be vacant. (Amended 1967, No. 106, § 2.)
3 V.S.A. § 262
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 11 - State Officers and Employees Generally|§ 262. Employment of aliens

§ 262. Employment of aliens|No department or commission of the State government shall regularly employ an alien. However, physicians or other qualified health personnel required to have specialized or graduate training, each of whom has filed a declaration of intention to become a citizen, may be considered as eligible for employment in the absence of a register of qualified applicants for vacancies. The Commissioner of Corrections may employ alien physicians in a postgraduate training position for a period not to exceed two years. The Secretary of Transportation, as an emergency measure due to a nationwide shortage of engineers may employ not more than 10 qualified aliens, each of whom has filed a declaration to become a citizen; admitted under the Refugee Relief Act of 1953, as amended, or paroled in under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, for a period not to exceed five years from date of appointment as a State employee, in engineering positions in the Agency of Transportation to expedite the surveying, designing and construction of Vermont highways and bridges. The Department of Development may employ outside the classified service aliens in any office located outside the United States, providing the individuals so employed are citizens of the nation in which the office is located. (Amended 1963, No. 88, eff. May 10, 1963; 1967, No. 79, eff. April 12, 1967; 1967, No. 106, § 2; 1969, No. 213 (Adj. Sess.), eff. March 25, 1970.)
3 V.S.A. § 263
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 11 - State Officers and Employees Generally|§ 263. Employees entering armed forces

§ 263. Employees entering armed forces|(a) A person in the permanent employ of the State of Vermont who is or has been inducted or ordered into the active service of the U.S. Armed Forces or who voluntarily enlists or was enlisted in such service in time of war or national emergency, or who is ordered to active duty as a member of a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces and thus for any of these causes leaves a permanent position, shall be restored to such position or to a position of like seniority, status, and class, or the nearest approximation thereto as he or she would have had if he or she had been continually employed by the State, provided such person;  (1) terminates such service or active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces at the conclusion of his or her initial period of service or tour of duty, together with involuntary extensions thereof, and furnishes a certificate or other valid evidence of satisfactory completion of such military service; (2) is still qualified to perform the duties of his or her position with the State; and (3) makes application for reemployment within 90 days after being relieved of such military service.   (b) If a person returning to a position in State employment under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section is not qualified to perform the duties of such position by reason of disability sustained during such service but is qualified to perform the duties of some other position in the employ of the State which is vacant, such person shall be assigned to such other position so as to provide him or her with the same seniority, status and class, or the nearest approximation thereof as he or she would have had if he or she had been continuously employed by the State.(c) The words permanent employment shall not be construed as including any position which is elective or appointive wherein a term of office has expired.
3 V.S.A. § 264
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 11 - State Officers and Employees Generally|§ 264. Accumulated sick leave

§ 264. Accumulated sick leave|An employee who has an accumulated sick leave balance shall be authorized its use although recovery and return to duty is impossible. However, periodically, at the request of the appointing authority or representative, the disability or illness and inability to perform position requirements, must be certified to by a licensed physician or osteopath. No sick leave shall be authorized beyond mandatory retirement age under the Retirement System. (Added 1971, No. 231 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
3 V.S.A. § 265
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 11 - State Officers and Employees Generally|§ 265. Certified emergency volunteer leave

§ 265. Certified emergency volunteer leave|(a) Any State employee who is a certified disaster relief service volunteer of the American Red Cross may, with the authorization of the employee's supervisor, be granted leave not to exceed 15 working days in any fiscal year to participate in specialized disaster relief service work if:  (1) the request for service is made by the American Red Cross; and (2)(A) the disaster relief services are to be performed in Vermont; or  (B) the disaster is a federal or presidentially declared disaster designated as Level III or above according to the American National Red Cross regulations and procedures; or (C) the disaster is declared by the governor of a state or territory.    (b) An employee granted leave under this section shall not lose seniority, accumulated vacation leave, sick leave, or earned overtime. In addition, the employee shall be paid the employee's regular pay based on regular work hours during the leave, provided that the disaster relief services are performed in Vermont or the services are performed in another state and pay during such service is authorized by the Governor.(c) The State shall not be liable for workers' compensation claims of the employee arising out of the disaster relief service work. (Added 1995, No. 115 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Apr. 23, 1996.)
3 V.S.A. § 267
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 11 - State Officers and Employees Generally|§ 267. Executive officers; postemployment restrictions

§ 267. Executive officers; postemployment restrictions|(a) Prior participation while in State employ.  (1) An Executive officer, for one year after leaving office, shall not, for pecuniary gain, be an advocate for any private entity before any public body or the General Assembly or its committees regarding any particular matter in which:  (A) the State is a party or has a direct and substantial interest; and (B) the Executive officer had participated personally and substantively while in State employ.  (2) The prohibition set forth in subdivision (1) of this subsection applies to any matter the Executive officer directly handled, supervised, or managed, or gave substantial input, advice, or comment, or benefited from, either through discussing, attending meetings on, or reviewing materials prepared regarding the matter.   (b) Prior official responsibility. An Executive officer, for one year after leaving office, shall not, for pecuniary gain, be an advocate for any private entity before any public body or the General Assembly or its committees regarding any particular matter in which the officer had exercised any official responsibility.(c) Exemption. The prohibitions set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply if the former Executive officer's only role as an advocate would exempt that former officer from registration and reporting under 2 V.S.A. § 262.(d) Public body enforcement. A public body shall disqualify a former Executive officer from his or her appearance or participation in a particular matter if the officer's appearance or participation is prohibited under this section.(e) Definitions. As used in this section:  (1) "Advocate" means a person who assists, defends, or pleads. (2) "Executive officer" means:  (A) the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Secretary of State, Auditor of Accounts, or Attorney General; or (B) under the Office of the Governor, an agency secretary or deputy or a department commissioner or deputy.  (3) "Private entity" means any person, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or association, whether organized for profit or not for profit, except one specifically chartered by the State of Vermont or that relies upon taxes for at least 50 percent of its revenues. (4) "Public body" means any agency, department, division, or office and any board or commission of any such entity, or any independent board or commission, in the Executive Branch of the State. (Added 2017, No. 79, § 2.)
3 V.S.A. § 309a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 13 - Classification of State Personnel|§ 309a. Employment of persons with disabilities

§ 309a. Employment of persons with disabilities|(a) The Commissioner shall adopt rules under chapter 25 of this title in consultation with appropriate vocational rehabilitation agencies, interested private associations and organizations, and interested individuals to establish procedures on the employment of persons with disabilities.(b) Rules adopted by the Commissioner shall allow flexibility with respect to hiring persons with a disability. The Commissioner may require certification by the Commissioner of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living to accompany the usual application for employment. The Commissioner of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living shall indicate in its certification that:  (1) the applicant is physically qualified to do the work without hazard to himself or herself or others; and (2) the applicant is competent to maintain himself or herself in a work environment.   (c) The Commissioner, in his or her discretion, may waive qualifications which exclude a person with a disability who is otherwise qualified. A waiver may apply to competitive entrance examinations, provisions relating to previous experience, or any other requirement for qualification. A waiver is to be used for equal access to employment, not for an advantage. (Added 1977, No. 181 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 3, 1978; amended 1989, No. 219 (Adj. Sess.), § 9; 1993, No. 210 (Adj. Sess.), § 12; 2005, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 2013, No. 96 (Adj. Sess.), § 6.)
3 V.S.A. § 312
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 13 - Classification of State Personnel|§ 312. Classification plan; definition

§ 312. Classification plan; definition|(a) The term "merit system" means the system developed to maintain an efficient career service in State government under public rules, which, among other provisions, includes appointment through competitive examination; nondiscrimination because of race, sex, politics, national origin, or religion; an equitable and adequate compensation plan; tenure, contingent on successful performance; and promotion, contingent on evaluated capacity and service.(b) Merit system principles are:  (1) recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills, including open consideration of qualified applicants for initial appointment; (2) [Repealed.] (3) training employees, as needed, to assure high-quality performance; (4) retaining employees on the basis of the adequacy of their performance, correcting inadequate performance, and separating employees whose inadequate performance cannot be corrected; (5) assuring fair treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens; and (6) assuring that employees are protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official position for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the result of an election or a nomination for office.   (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rules, regulations, or agreements whenever federal requirements are applicable to programs as a condition for receipt of federal funds or assistance, all agency secretaries, department heads, division heads, and other State officers, with the approval of the Governor or of such person as the Governor may designate, are authorized to take such action as is necessary to assure that all personnel practices in those programs are in accordance with federal laws, regulations, and requirements. This provision shall not be construed to authorize the impairment of the State's obligations under any contract or agreement, or of the vested rights and remedies of any person. (Amended 1971, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. April 3, 1972; 1977 No. 109, § 33(c), eff. July 3, 1977.)
3 V.S.A. § 313
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 13 - Classification of State Personnel|§ 313. Cost of operating plan

§ 313. Cost of operating plan|The cost of operating the plan selected and adopted shall be prorated to each agency on the basis of the number of employees in each agency.
3 V.S.A. § 314
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 13 - Classification of State Personnel|§ 314. Duty to furnish facilities

§ 314. Duty to furnish facilities|All officers and employees of the State shall allow the department the reasonable use of public buildings under their control, and furnish heat, light, and furniture, for any examination, hearing, or investigation authorized by this chapter. (Amended 1959, No. 331 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. Feb. 9, 1960.)
3 V.S.A. § 315
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 13 - Classification of State Personnel|§ 315. Duties of State officers and employees

§ 315. Duties of State officers and employees|All officers and employees of the State shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and lawful rules, regulations and orders of the Commissioner of Human Resources pursuant thereto. The Commissioner of Human Resources, with the approval of the Governor, may institute and maintain any action or proceeding to secure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and lawful rules, regulations, and orders pursuant thereto. (Amended 1959, No. 331 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Feb. 9, 1960; 1981, No. 249 (Adj. Sess.), § 25, eff. July 4, 1982; 2003, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 15.)
3 V.S.A. § 316
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 13 - Classification of State Personnel|§ 316. Records of the Department of Human Resources

§ 316. Records of the Department of Human Resources|The records of the Department, except such records as the rules may properly require to be held confidential for reasons of public policy, shall be public records and shall be open to public inspection, subject to reasonable regulations as to the time and manner of inspection as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. (Amended 1959, No. 331 (Adj. Sess.), § 8, eff. Feb. 9, 1960; 2003, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 15.)
3 V.S.A. § 317
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 13 - Classification of State Personnel|§ 317. Oaths, testimony, and the production of records

§ 317. Oaths, testimony, and the production of records|The Commissioner shall have the power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and order the production of books and papers pertinent to any investigation or hearing authorized by this chapter. (Amended 1959, No. 331 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. Feb. 9, 1960; 1969, No. 113, § 5; 1981, No. 249 (Adj. Sess.), § 26, eff. July 4, 1982.)
3 V.S.A. § 318
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 13 - Classification of State Personnel|§ 318. Offenses

§ 318. Offenses|(a) No person shall make any false statement, certificate, mark, rating, or report with regard to any test, certification, or appointment made under any provision of this chapter or in any manner commit any fraud preventing the impartial execution of this chapter and the rules.(b) No employee of the Department, examiner, or other person shall defeat, deceive, or obstruct any person in his or her right to examination, eligibility, certification, or appointment under this chapter, or furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of affecting the rights or prospects of any person with respect to employment in the classified service.(c) Any person who wilfully violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not to exceed $100.00 or imprisoned for not to exceed 60 days, or both.
3 V.S.A. § 322
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 13 - Classification of State Personnel|§ 322. Rating service forms, completion and disposition

§ 322. Rating service forms, completion and disposition|All officers and employees of the State who act in a supervisory capacity shall at least annually complete service rating forms for each classified employee under their immediate supervision in accordance with the service rating procedures established by the Commissioner of Human Resources. One copy of the rating form shall be provided to the employee and one copy shall be retained by the agency. (Added 1959, No. 331 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Feb. 9, 1960; 2003, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 15.)