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24A V.S.A. § 107-3.1
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-3.1. Powers

§ 107-3.1. Powers|(a) In addition to the powers granted under this charter, the Town shall have all powers conferred upon towns by the Constitution and laws of the State. Enumeration of particular powers in this charter shall not be construed as limiting the general powers of the Town.(b) All powers of the Town not specifically delegated in this charter to the voters or to the Selectboard, school directors, or other boards, commissions, committees, or officers shall be vested in the Representative Town Meeting. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-3.4
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-3.4. Referendum

§ 107-3.4. Referendum|The voters of the Town may petition for a referendum, by Australian ballot of all voters of the Town, on a final vote on a warned article taken by Representative Town Meeting. Such petition shall be filed within 10 days after adjournment of the meeting.  (1) A petition for referendum shall be signed by at least five percent of the voters of the Town; or (2) A petition for referendum shall be signed by at least 50 Representative Town Meeting members. (Amended 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-3.5
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-3.5. Recall

§ 107-3.5. Recall|(a) The voters of the Town may recall any of the elected Town or Town School District officers listed in subchapter 2, section 2.1 of this charter.(b) A recall petition, signed by at least 25 percent of the legal voters of the Town, and bearing their addresses, shall be filed with the Town Clerk within 15 calendar days of its issue. The Town Clerk upon receipt of a valid petition shall, between 45 and 60 calendar days, hold a special election with voting by Australian ballot to consider the recall of an elected Town officer.(c) When such a petition is approved by a majority of the ballots cast at such special election, the Town officer named in the petition shall thereupon cease to hold the office.(d) A vacancy resulting from the recall of an officer shall be filled in the manner prescribed by law.(e) A recall petition shall not be brought against an individual more than once within 12 months. (Amended 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-4.1
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-4.1. Composition; eligibility; elections; terms

§ 107-4.1. Composition; eligibility; elections; terms|(a) The Selectboard shall be elected at large by the voters of the Town from among their number, and newly elected Selectboard members' terms shall begin on the first Monday following the final adjournment of the annual Representative Town Meeting.(b) The regular election of Selectboard shall be held on the first Tuesday in March each year as provided in subchapter 2, section 2.1(2) of this charter. One Selectboard member shall be elected for a term of three years, and two Selectboard members shall be elected for terms of one year each. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes for the three year term shall be declared elected. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the one year terms, even if there is a tie between them, shall be declared elected. In case of a tie between more candidates than there are seats remaining, a recount of ballots shall begin within 24 hours. If the tie is not broken, a new election shall be held as soon as practical. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-4.2
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-4.2. Compensation

§ 107-4.2. Compensation|The annual Representative Town Meeting shall fix the compensation of the Selectboard. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-4.3
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-4.3. Prohibitions

§ 107-4.3. Prohibitions|(a) Except where authorized by law, a member of the Selectboard shall not be employed by the Town and shall not be a voting member of any committee to which all members are appointed by the Selectboard. A former member of the Selectboard shall not hold any appointive office for which compensation is paid until one year after the expiration of the term of office.(b) The Selectboard may not remove or require the removal by the Town Manager of any employee or officer whom the Town Manager is empowered to appoint. The Selectboard may, however, express their views as to appointment and removal of such officers or employees.(c) The Selectboard may investigate all matters pertaining to Town officers and employees, and shall conduct all appeals and hearings required by law, but shall not abrogate the Town Manager's responsibility for exclusive supervision of Town employees. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-4.4
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-4.4. Vacancies

§ 107-4.4. Vacancies|(a) When a member of the Selectboard resigns, is removed from office, ceases to be a resident of the Town, dies, or if his or her name is removed from the checklist, the office shall become vacant.(b) A member of the Selectboard shall forfeit office if qualifications for the office prescribed by this charter or by State law are no longer met or if he or she violates any express provisions of this charter, or is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, or is absent from three consecutive regular meetings of the Board without being excused by the Board. The Board shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its members and of the grounds for forfeiture. For these purposes and for purposes of its hearings, inquiries, and investigations, the Board may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and require the production of evidence. A Selectboard member charged with conduct requiring forfeiture of his or her office shall have the right to a public hearing.(c) When a vacancy occurs on the Board, the remaining Selectboard shall fill the vacancy by appointment until the next regularly scheduled election. If there is more than one vacancy, the Board shall call a special election to fill the vacancies for the remainder of the terms. Such election shall be held not less than 40 nor more than 60 days following the occurrence of the vacancies.(d) When a vacancy occurs in any other Town office, with the exception of the school directors, the Selectboard shall forthwith fill such vacancy by appointment until the next regularly scheduled election. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-5.1
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-5.1. General powers; duties; responsibilities of the Town Manager

§ 107-5.1. General powers; duties; responsibilities of the Town Manager|Subject to the provisions of law and under the supervision of the Selectboard, the Town Manager shall have the authority:  (1) To cause duties required by law or by the Selectboard or school directors, and not committed to the care of any other particular officer, to be performed and executed. (2) To ensure the performance of all duties now conferred by law or by this charter on the Selectboard, except where prohibited by law. (3) To be the general purchasing agent of the Town and cause the purchase of all supplies for every department. (4) To have charge and supervision of all public Town buildings and repairs thereon. (5) To perform all the duties now conferred by law upon the road commissioner. (6) To ensure that the appropriate accounting procedures are followed for all Town departments. (7) To supervise the expenditure of all special appropriations of the Town, unless otherwise voted by the Representative Town Meeting. (8) To control and supervise, and to be the appointing authority for, all Town departments. (9) To ensure the collection of all taxes due the Town, including delinquent taxes as permitted by law and unless otherwise voted by the Representative Town Meeting. (10) To perform on behalf of the School District such of the duties in this section as the school directors may request. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-6.1
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-6.1. Composition; eligibility; elections; terms

§ 107-6.1. Composition; eligibility; elections; terms|(a) The Board of School Directors shall be elected at large by the voters of the School District from among their number, and newly elected school directors' terms shall begin on the first Monday following the final adjournment of annual Representative Town Meeting.(b) The regular election of school directors shall be held on the first Tuesday in March each year as provided in subchapter 2, section 2.1(3) of this charter. One school director shall be elected for a term of three years, and two school directors shall be elected for terms of one year each. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes for the three- year term shall be declared elected. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the one year terms shall be declared elected, even if there is a tie between them. In case of a tie between more candidates than there are seats remaining, a recount of ballots shall begin within 24 hours. If the tie is not broken, a new election shall be held as soon as is practical. (Amended 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-6.2
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-6.2. Compensation

§ 107-6.2. Compensation|The annual Representative Town Meeting shall fix the compensation of the school directors. (Amended 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-6.3
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-6.3. Prohibitions

§ 107-6.3. Prohibitions|(a) Except when authorized by law, a school director shall not be employed by the School District and shall not be a voting member of any committee to which all members are appointed by the school directors. No former school director shall hold any appointive office for which compensation is paid until one year after the expiration of his or her term of office.(b) The school directors may not remove or require the removal by the School Superintendent any employee or officer whom the School Superintendent is empowered to appoint. The school directors may, however, express their views as to appointment and removal of such employees or officers.(c) The school directors may investigate all matters pertaining to School District officers and employees, and shall conduct all appeals and hearings required by law, but the School Superintendent shall otherwise have exclusive supervision of School District employees. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-6.4
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-6.4. Vacancies

§ 107-6.4. Vacancies|(a) When a school director resigns, is removed from office, dies, or his or her name is removed from the checklist, the office shall become vacant.(b) A school director shall forfeit his or her office if qualifications for the office prescribed by this charter or by State law are no longer met or if he or she violates any express provisions of this charter or the director, is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, or if absent from three consecutive regular meetings of the Board without being excused by the Board. The Board shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its members and of the grounds for forfeiture. For these purposes and for purposes of its hearings, inquiries, and investigations, the Board may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and require the production of evidence. A school director charged with conduct requiring forfeiture of his or her office shall have the right to a public hearing.(c)(1) Except as otherwise provided, when one but not more than two vacancies occur on the Board, within 30 days of the creation of the vacancy or vacancies, the School Board shall, by majority vote of those present and voting, appoint a qualified person to fill each vacancy on the Town School Board until an election at a special or annual meeting is held, and a record thereof shall be made in the office of the Town Clerk.  (2) If three or four vacancies occur concurrently on the Town School Board, the vacancies shall be filled by a special General Town Meeting called by the Selectboard for that purpose. The remaining Board member or members are authorized to draw orders for payment of continuing obligations and necessary expenses until a majority of the vacancies is filled. (3) If there are no Town School Board members in office, the Selectboard shall call a special General Town Meeting to fill any vacancies and for that interim shall appoint and authorize the Town School District Clerk or the Town School District Treasurer to draw orders for payment of continuing obligations and necessary expenses until a majority of the vacancies is filled. The election shall be held not less than 40 nor more than 60 days following the occurrence of the vacancy or vacancies. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-6.5
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-6.5. Appointments

§ 107-6.5. Appointments|Forthwith after their election and qualification, the School Directors shall elect a Chair, a Vice Chair and a Clerk. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-6.6
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-6.6. General powers and responsibilities of the School Directors

§ 107-6.6. General powers and responsibilities of the School Directors|The School Directors are responsible for the administration and maintenance of the public schools; and, in addition to other duties specifically assigned by law (See 16 V.S.A. § 563), shall:  (1) determine the educational policies of the School District, and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the public schools in the District; (2) take any action which is required for the sound administration of the School District; (3) subject to the authority vested in the electorate or any School District official, have the possession, care, control, and management of the property of the School District; (4) adopt regulations at scheduled School Board meetings; (5) keep the school buildings and grounds in good repair, suitably equipped, insured, and in safe and sanitary conditions at all times; (6) have discretion to furnish more than 12 years of instruction to pupils; (7) have the power to relocate or discontinue use of a school house or facility; (8) examine claims against the District for school expenses and draw orders for payment thereof; (9) establish, with the advice and consent of the Vermont Auditor of Accounts and Secretary of Education, an accounting system for the proper control of school district finances and for stating the annual financial condition of the School District; (10) prepare and publish a report of the condition and needs of the schools, including the Superintendent's and Treasurer's annual reports, and contract with a certified public accountant, licensed in Vermont, to perform an annual financial audit report on the condition of all school funds as required by Vermont statutes; (11) prepare an annual budget; (12) on prior recommendation of the Superintendent, employ such persons as may be required to carry out the work of the School District; (13) prepare an annual report detailing the receipt and expenditures of the School District; (14) provide, at the expense of the District, all text books, learning materials, equipment, and supplies; (15) [Repealed.] (16) execute contracts on behalf of the School District; (17) when so authorized by the Town School District Meeting, employ a public accountant to audit the financial affairs of the School District. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012; 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 273, eff. Feb. 14, 2014.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-7.1
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-7.1. Capital expenditures

§ 107-7.1. Capital expenditures|(a) The Selectboard and the school directors shall submit to the annual Representative Town Meeting a list of possible capital expenditures for the next five years for the guidance and information of Representative Town Meeting which shall not be binding on either the Selectboard or the school directors. Such list, which shall not be regarded as indicative of intent, should specify possible and preferred methods of financing such capital expenditures and the estimated annual cost of operating and maintaining the facilities to be constructed or acquired. It may be revised and expanded each year with regard to capital improvements still pending or in process of construction or acquisition.(b) No capital expenditure by the Town shall be made or submitted for action at Representative Town Meeting without prior consideration of the Selectboard.(c) No capital expenditure by the Town School District shall be made or submitted for action at a Town School District Meeting without prior consideration of the school directors. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-7.2
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-7.2. Capital Grant Review Board

§ 107-7.2. Capital Grant Review Board|A Capital Grant Review Board shall be established to study and evaluate all requests made on behalf of the Town or its boards for grants or loans for capital expenditures. The Board shall consist of two representatives appointed annually by the Selectboard, two representatives appointed annually by the school directors, and two representatives appointed annually by the Representative Town Meeting. The Board shall submit its recommendations in writing to the Selectboard or the school directors, as the case may be. Its recommendations are advisory only. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-7.3
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-7.3. Revenue

§ 107-7.3. Revenue|(a) The Town may levy local taxes in such form as authorized by the General Assembly. Any such taxes must first be considered by the Selectboard or the school directors and then approved by the Representative Town Meeting.(b) Special tax districts, for the purpose of raising revenue for specific projects, may be established and special taxes may be levied upon the taxpayers in those districts. (See 24 V.S.A. chapter 87)(c) The Selectboard or school directors may establish user fees for specific services provided by it and for the use of its facilities. User fees shall be based on the cost and value of services provided or on the extent of use of facilities and may take into consideration prior subsidy through taxation. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-7.4
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-7.4. Reappraisal of property

§ 107-7.4. Reappraisal of property|Taxable property within the Town may be reappraised from time to time as may be deemed expedient by the Representative Town Meeting on recommendation of the Selectboard when advised by the Board of Listers that the State Division of Property Valuation and Review has determined that the common level of assessment has dropped below 80 percent or the coefficient of dispersion has exceeded 20 percent. In the event that a sufficient sum is not appropriated or existing in any reserve fund designated for reappraisals to defray the expense of such reappraisal, the Selectboard shall impose a special assessment on the grand list in addition to all others approved by the voters or as provided by law. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-7.5
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-7.5. Lapse of appropriation

§ 107-7.5. Lapse of appropriation|Every appropriation, except for a capital expenditure, shall lapse at the close of the fiscal year following the appropriation to the extent it has not been expended or encumbered. An appropriation for a capital expenditure shall not lapse until its purpose has been accomplished or abandoned, or until three years pass without any substantial disbursement or encumbrance. Duly approved sinking funds are exempt from this provision.
24A V.S.A. § 107-7.6
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-7.6. Independent audit

§ 107-7.6. Independent audit|The Selectboard and the school directors shall provide for an independent audit of all Town and Town School District accounts when necessary or as directed by Representative Town Meeting. Such audit shall be made by a certified public accountant or firm of accountants having no direct or indirect personal interest in the fiscal affairs of the Town or the School District or any of their officers. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2; 2011, No. M-10 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 27, 2012.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-7.7
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-7.7. Borrowing in anticipation of taxes

§ 107-7.7. Borrowing in anticipation of taxes|The Selectboard and the school directors may borrow money, at the most favorable rate of interest they can obtain, in anticipation of Town and School District revenues to be collected within the fiscal year. (Amended 2003, No. M-6, § 2.)
24A V.S.A. § 107-7.8
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 107 - Town of Brattleboro|App § 107-7.8. Office of Assessment

§ 107-7.8. Office of Assessment|(a) Taxable property within the Town may be reappraised from time to time as may be deemed expedient by the Representative Town Meeting pursuant to a duly warned article.(b) There shall be an Office of Assessment headed by a professionally qualified assessor or equivalent hereafter known as the Town Assessor, who shall be appointed by the Town Manager.(c) Except for the duties set forth in subsection (e) of this section, the Town Assessor shall have the authority and shall exercise all powers and shall be responsible to fulfill all duties assigned to the listers in the Vermont Statutes Annotated and case law, including appraisal of all real and business property for the purpose of establishing the grand list, as set forth in 32 V.S.A. § 3431. Appraisals shall be reviewed periodically and kept up to date.(d) Neither the Town Assessor nor any employee of the Office of Assessment staff, nor any independent contractor directly or indirectly providing services for the tax assessing function of the Town may simultaneously serve as a lister for the Town.(e) The Board of Listers, elected at large under the authority of § 2.2(5) of this charter, having no appraisal power, shall function as a Board of Appeals with the authority to hear and adjudicate all appeals by citizens disputing Office of Assessment appraisals, and perform other advisory and educational functions for the Office of Assessment. (Added 2013, No. M-7, § 2, eff. May 24, 2013.)