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2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 905. Election and tenure of City Clerk

§ 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 charter. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 906. Appointment of City Treasurer

§ 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 907. Personnel administration and benefits

§ 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 909. Annual City report

§ 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 910. Officers’ bonds

§ 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1001. Appointment; eligibility; qualifications

§ 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1002. City Manager employment contract

§ 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1003. Oath of office

§ 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 charter (oath of allegiance; oath of office)). (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1004. Removal of City Manager

§ 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1005. Vacancy in the Office of City Manager

§ 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1006. Powers and duties of City Manager

§ 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 charter;
(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 charter, 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 charter or required by the City Council. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1007. Appointments

§ 1007. Appointments
(a) Except for those appointments made by the City Council as provided for in this charter, 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 charter, 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 charter. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1009. Noninterference by City Council

§ 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1101. Powers

§ 1101. Powers
The City may issue bonds or notes for any improvement authorized by general or special law, including this charter. 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1102. Submission to voters; public improvements

§ 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1104. Warning

§ 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.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1105. Notice of meeting

§ 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.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1106. Authorization

§ 1106. Authorization
When a majority of all the voters voting on such proposition at an annual meeting or special City meeting shall vote to authorize such improvements and the incurring of debt to pay for the same, the City Council shall be authorized to make such improvements. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014; 2017, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 21, 2018.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1107. Conduct of meetings

§ 1107. Conduct of meetings
The qualifications of voters at all such City meetings shall be the same as the qualifications of voters at annual City meetings, and such meetings shall be conducted in the same manner as City meetings are conducted. The vote on the question of making the improvements and incurring a debt shall be by Australian ballot in the form provided by the general law of the State. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1108. City Council action

§ 1108. City Council action
When the incurring of a debt has been authorized by the voters in the manner provided in this subchapter, the City Council shall determine by resolution whether notes or bonds are to be issued and the terms thereof. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1109. Bonds; maturities

§ 1109. Bonds; maturities
All bonds issued under this subchapter shall be payable serially, the first payment to be deferred not more than five years after date of issue and subsequent payments to be continued annually in equal or diminishing amounts so that the entire debt will be paid in not more than 25 years from the date of issue or as may be otherwise permitted by law. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1110. Debt limits

§ 1110. Debt limits
The City’s debt limits shall be calculated as provided by general laws of the State. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1111. Specifications

§ 1111. Specifications
The City Council shall approve the rate of interest, the date, the denominations, the time and place of payment, and the form of such bonds or notes. The City Council may provide that the bonds or notes be sold on a competitive bid basis or by negotiated sale. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1112. Taxes to meet interest and payments

§ 1112. Taxes to meet interest and payments
At the time of voting a general tax levy, the City shall provide annually for the assessment and collection each year, until such bonds or notes are paid, of a tax sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds or notes and the part of the principal as shall become due prior to the time the taxes are due in the next following year. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1113. Advertisement

§ 1113. Advertisement
Bond of the City shall be advertised for sale as provided by the general laws of the State. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1114. Execution

§ 1114. Execution
All bonds and notes issued under this subchapter shall be signed by the Mayor and Treasurer of the City and in addition bonds shall bear the Seal of the City. The bonds or notes shall contain a statement that they were issued for the purposes mentioned in and in conformity with the provisions of this charter or applicable provisions of the general laws, and such statement shall be conclusive evidence of the same and of the liability of the City to pay the bonds or notes and the interest thereon in an action by a person who in good faith holds such bonds or notes. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1115. Record by Treasurer

§ 1115. Record by Treasurer
The City Treasurer shall keep a record of every bond or note issued under this subchapter, stating the number and denomination of each bond or note, when issued, and the rate of interest. The Treasurer shall also keep a record of payments of interest or principal. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1117. Use of unexpended bond proceeds

§ 1117. Use of unexpended bond proceeds
(a) The proceeds of all bonds or notes shall be used for the purpose for which they were authorized. However, any unexpended balance remaining after carrying out the purpose for which they were authorized may, by vote of any annual or special City meeting duly warned and held for that purpose, be authorized for any purpose for which bonds may be issued, in accordance with general law, or transferred to a sinking fund established by the Council.
(b) [Repealed.] (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014; 2017, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 21, 2018.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1118. Bonds or notes for refunding; authorization; procedure

§ 1118. Bonds or notes for refunding; authorization; procedure
The City may issue bonds or notes to refund the principal and interest of bonds or notes then outstanding and for any other purpose authorized by the general laws of the State. Such refunding bonds or notes shall be authorized and issued as provided by law. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1119. Temporary loans in anticipation of taxes and for current expenses

§ 1119. Temporary loans in anticipation of taxes and for current expenses
The City Council shall have the authority to borrow in anticipation of the receipt of taxes and other revenue, in anticipation of the receipt of grants, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, and for current expenses as provided by the general law, including 24 V.S.A. §§ 1773 and 1786, as may be amended from time to time. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1121. Limitations

§ 1121. Limitations
The credit of the City shall not be pledged, except in the manner herein provided, and the City Council shall not expend in any year a sum of money in excess of the revenues of the City for that year or increase the indebtedness of the City, except as provided by this charter or to meet obligations imposed by law. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1122. Special indebtedness for water purposes, sewage disposal, and heat improvements

§ 1122. Special indebtedness for water purposes, sewage disposal, and heat improvements
For the purpose of owning, operating, improving, and managing its public water works system, a public sewage disposal system, heat facilities and devices, facilities, and other measures intended to conserve energy use, promote efficient energy use, or any combination thereof, the City may pledge all or any part of the net revenues of such enterprises in the manner provided by general laws of the State. (Amended 2011, No. M-6, § 4, eff. May 6, 2011; 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1123. Powers of the City not limited

§ 1123. Powers of the City not limited
The powers granted in this subchapter shall not be construed in limitation, diminution, or in substitution for, but in addition to, power provided by law for municipalities generally in authorizing and incurring indebtedness for public improvements or otherwise, all of which general powers shall inure to and be exercisable by the City. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1124. City finances

§ 1124. City finances
Except as hereinafter provided, the money raised by taxation from fines and penalties and from other lawful sources shall constitute the entire sum for which appropriations and payments are to be made by authority of the City Council, except that money raised by bonds or notes as hereinafter authorized shall be appropriated and paid out in the manner set forth in this charter. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1125. Budget surplus and deficit

§ 1125. Budget surplus and deficit
Unless otherwise disposed of in the manner provided by law or set in reserve by the City Council, any surplus existing at the end of the fiscal year shall be carried forward as revenue in the General Fund for the next ensuing fiscal year. Any deficit existing at the end of the fiscal year shall be liquidated in the manner provided by law. (Added 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014; amended 2017, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 21, 2018.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1201. Assessment of taxes and establishment of tax rate

§ 1201. Assessment of taxes and establishment of tax rate
(a) The City Council shall assess such taxes upon the grand list of the City as the voters at any annual or special meeting warned for that purpose have approved for the payment of debts and current expenses of the City, for carrying out any of the purposes of this charter, and for the payment of all State and county taxes and obligations imposed by law. The vote of the City shall be upon the specific sum of budgeted tax appropriation for the support of all City departments, grants, schools, recreation, and elders. The City Council shall establish a tax rate based upon the true grand list as appraised by the City Assessor, and shall deliver the same to the City Treasurer for computation and collection.
(b) The City shall have the authority to change the way that the annual fiscal budget is approved, enabling voters to approve the entire municipal budget instead of or in addition to voting on the budgeted tax appropriation amount. Voting on the entire municipal budget shall take effect when such process is adopted by the majority of voters at an annual or special meeting duly warned for this purpose in accordance with general law.
(c) For the purpose of assessing taxes upon the grand list of the City as provided in subsection (a) of this section, an owner whose personal property does not exceed the assessed value of $10,000.00 shall not be set in the grand list of the City as taxable personal estate. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014; 2013, No. 96 (Adj. Sess.), § 165; 2017, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 21, 2018.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1202. Notice of tax bill and due date

§ 1202. Notice of tax bill and due date
Thirty days before the due date for the payment of taxes or before the first installment payment thereof, the City Treasurer shall send all municipal taxpayers notice in writing of the tax bill, the amount thereof, and the “due date” by which this amount shall be paid to the City Treasurer. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1203. Tax payment schedule

§ 1203. Tax payment schedule
Except as hereinafter provided, taxes assessed upon the grand list of the City shall be due and payable in equal installments or as the City Council may provide by ordinance. Default in payment of any installment due shall render a penalty based on the payment that is in default. Any special tax assessed on the grand list of the City shall be due and payable as the City Council shall provide by ordinance. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1205. Warrants on delinquent taxes and water, sewer, and thermal energy bills

§ 1205. Warrants on delinquent taxes and water, sewer, and thermal energy bills
Within 30 days following the due date, the Treasurer shall prepare warrants for taxpayers and property owners delinquent in payment of taxes or water, sewer, or thermal energy bills. The Treasurer shall deliver these warrants forthwith to the Tax Collector for collection, with penalties and interest as provided by ordinance and by law. Such warrants shall remain in full force until all the taxes and other delinquent payments have been either collected, abated, or have become outlawed under the general law. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1206. Lien upon real estate

§ 1206. Lien upon real estate
All taxes lawfully assessed upon real estate in the City as well as charges for water, sewer services, heat, and any special assessments shall constitute an underlying lien on such real estate, and shall enjoy priority in law over all other liens regardless of whether such other liens have priority in time. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1207. Application of payment on delinquent taxes

§ 1207. Application of payment on delinquent taxes
Payments made on the account of a delinquent taxpayer shall be applied: first, to all outstanding personal property taxes for which said delinquent taxpayer is responsible; second, to real estate taxes for which said delinquent taxpayer is responsible. However, the holder of a mortgage or other lien upon real or personal property of a taxpayer may make payment on said taxpayer’s account and may specify that such payments be applied on the tax assessed against the property covered by such mortgage or lien. Any taxes paid shall be applied to penalty, interest, and oldest outstanding delinquency in that order first. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1208. Water and sewer rates

§ 1208. Water and sewer rates
The City Council shall establish rates to be paid for the use of water supplied by the City water system and sewage disposal and benefit charges. Water rates and sewage disposal charges shall be and are hereby made a lien in the nature of a real estate tax upon the real estate so supplied with water and public sewers, and shall be collected and enforced under such regulations and ordinances as the City Council shall prescribe. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1210. Thermal energy rates

§ 1210. Thermal energy rates
The City Council shall establish rates to be paid for the use of heat and improvements supplied by the City for the production and distribution of heat, and such rates shall be called heat rates. Such heat rates shall be a lien in the nature of a real estate tax upon the real estate so supplied with heat, improvements for the delivery of heat, or both, and shall be collected and enforced under such regulations and ordinances as the City Council shall prescribe. (Amended 2011, No. M-6, § 5, eff. May 6, 2011.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1211. Heat meters

§ 1211. Heat meters
The City Council may provide for use of meters or other devices as a basis of charging users of heat supplied by the City system and may in its discretion provide for use of such devices by all users of specified classes. (Added 2007, No. M-11, § 2, eff. April 27, 2007; amended 2011, No. M-6, § 5, eff. May 6, 2011.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1212. Tax Collector

§ 1212. Tax Collector
Delinquent taxes, fees, charges, and assessments shall be collected by the City Tax Collector, appointed under section 1007 of this charter whose powers and duties shall be those provided by general law. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1213. Property tax credits; sprinklers

§ 1213. Property tax credits; sprinklers
By resolution or ordinance, the City Council may grant credits equal to no more than 10 percent of the annual municipal property tax, or reductions of up to 10 percent of the appraised valuation, for residential and nonresidential buildings equipped with an operating fire sprinkler system approved by the Fire Chief in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1214. Local option taxes

§ 1214. Local option taxes
Local option taxes are authorized under this section for the purpose of affording the City an alternative method of raising municipal revenues. Accordingly:
(1) The City Council may assess rooms, meals, and alcohol taxes of one percent.
(2) Any tax imposed under the authority of this section shall be collected and administered by the Department of Taxes, in accordance with State law governing such State tax.
(3) Of the taxes reported under this section, 70 percent shall be paid to the City for calendar years thereafter. Such revenues may be expended by the City for municipal services only and not for educational expenditures. The remaining amount of the taxes reported shall be remitted monthly to the State Treasurer for deposit in the PILOT Special Fund set forth in 32 V.S.A. § 3709. Taxes due to the City under this section shall be paid by the State on a quarterly basis. (Added 2015, No. M-15 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 17, 2016.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1301. Taking property for public purposes

§ 1301. Taking property for public purposes
The City Council, upon notice to persons affected, may lay out, make, maintain, alter, establish, install, construct, discontinue, or repair the following: any street, road, highway, lane, alley, transportation path, or sidewalk; any heat facilities and devices or other measures to conserve or generate energy or promote efficient energy use in the City; any public facilities, parks, playing fields, and other improvements deemed necessary by the Council; any municipal building; any water source, treatment, storage, delivery, sale, transmission, and distribution facilities within and without the City; and any sewer and storm water collection, transmission, separation, treatment, and disposal facilities as the public health or the public good shall require. (Amended 2011, No. M-6, § 6, eff. May 6, 2011; 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1303. Special assessments; streets, sidewalks, heat production, and distribution improvements

§ 1303. Special assessments; streets, sidewalks, heat production, and distribution improvements
The City Council, in laying out or establishing new streets, highways, or facilities for the production and distribution of heat, and in making, altering, or repairing sidewalks, and in grading and paving streets and highways, either at the time of laying out or after completion, shall have the power and may upon notice to the owners of adjoining lands assess the owners of such lands so much of the expense of making such new street or sidewalk or street improvements, or heat improvements, including land damage for new streets, as the City Council shall adjudge such lands to be benefited thereby. (Amended 2011, No. M-6, § 6, eff. May 6, 2011; 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1304. Special assessment; heat improvements

§ 1304. Special assessment; heat improvements
The City Council shall have the power to create an energy district of the City of Montpelier or part thereof and to incur indebtedness for or otherwise finance by any permitted means acceptable facilities for the production and delivery of heat and devices, facilities, and other measures to conserve energy or to promote efficient energy use on properties within the district. Participation by any property owner in these improvements is subject to City Council approval. Persons who participate with an eligible project or projects shall be subject to the requirements of this special assessment. The City Council shall establish the criteria and procedures for participation in this special assessment. (Amended 2011, No. M-6, § 6, eff. May 6, 2011; 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1305. Special assessment—Sewers and drains

§ 1305. Special assessment—Sewers and drains
Every person whose particular drain shall empty into any common sewer, either at the time of the construction of the common sewer or thereafter, or who in the opinion of the City Council shall receive benefit thereby for draining the person’s premises, or whose lands shall be benefited by the proximity of such common sewer, or the owners of lands adjoining or abutting streets in which a common sewer is to be laid, may upon notice be assessed by said City Council a just share toward the expense of laying and constructing such common sewer. Such assessment shall be and remain until paid a lien in the nature of a tax upon the land assessed.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1307. Record of special assessments

§ 1307. Record of special assessments
When the City Council shall make assessments, the City Clerk shall immediately make out a statement of all such assessments, giving the name of the owner and describing the land or other property assessed, and shall cause the same to be properly recorded and indexed in the City Clerk’s office. The City Clerk shall, as soon as such assessments have been recorded, deliver a copy of the same to the City Treasurer for collection. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1308. Notice and time of payment

§ 1308. Notice and time of payment
The City Treasurer shall forthwith notify each person so assessed by mail. The notice shall state the nature of the assessment, the amount of the same, and the time of payment. Payment due date shall be as noted on the bill. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1309. Record of payment

§ 1309. Record of payment
Payment, when made, shall be entered on the record of assessment. Recording as provided in section 1307 of this subchapter shall be required before such assessment becomes a lien on the land or other property affected. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1310. Warrant for collection of special assessment

§ 1310. Warrant for collection of special assessment
(a) If the owner of lands or other property assessed by authority of this subchapter shall neglect to pay the City Treasurer the billed amount of such assessment within 30 days after the due date as noticed on the assessment, the City Treasurer shall issue a warrant for collection of the same and deliver the warrant to the Tax Collector for collection.
(b) In case of an appeal, if the court upholds the assessment and it has been recorded in the office of the City Clerk, payment shall be due within 30 days after the final court decision, and the City Treasurer shall issue a warrant for collection of the same and deliver the warrant to the Tax Collector for collection. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1311. Tax Collector authority to sell property

§ 1311. Tax Collector authority to sell property
The Tax Collector shall have authority to sell at public auction so much of said land or other property as will satisfy such assessment and all legal fees, and will proceed in the same manner in the collection of such assessment as collectors of town taxes are authorized and required by law to proceed in selling real estate at public auction for the collection of town taxes. All other remedies given towns by law for collection of town taxes are given the City of Montpelier for collection of all legal assessments made under the provisions of this subchapter. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1312. Lien not vacated

§ 1312. Lien not vacated
While the final resolution is pending on an appeal from an assessment made under the provisions of this subchapter, the City shall not vacate the lien created by such assessment, but shall suspend the same until final determination of the proceedings. The liens for all City assessments shall not be vacated or dissolved. (Amended 2011, No. M-6, eff. May 6, 2011; 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1313. Minimum description

§ 1313. Minimum description
Whenever a description of lands or buildings is required in making assessments, or in the recording thereof, reference to the deed of conveyance to the last record owner thereof, giving the date of the same and the volume and page of the land records where the same is recorded, or the street upon which the same is situated and the number, shall be a minimum description. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1401. Oath of allegiance; oath of office

§ 1401. Oath of allegiance; oath of office
All elective officials of the City shall, before assuming office, take, subscribe, and file with the City Clerk the following two oaths, as prescribed by the Constitution of the State of Vermont, Chapter II, § 56:
Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance
“I ____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will be true and faithful to the State of Vermont, and that I will not, directly or indirectly, do any act or thing injurious to the Constitution or Government thereof. (If an oath) So help me God. (If an affirmation) Under the pains and penalties of perjury.”
Oath or Affirmation of Office
“I ____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of ____ for the City of Montpelier and will therein do equal right and justice to all persons to the best of my judgment and ability, according to law. (If an oath) So help me God. (If an affirmation) Under the pains and penalties of perjury.” (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1402. Savings clause

§ 1402. Savings clause
The amendment of this charter shall not affect any ordinance, resolution, or bylaw lawfully enacted, ordained, and established under the provisions of this charter prior to the amendment, but the same shall be and remain in full force and effect until repealed, altered, or amended. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1403. Title of charter

§ 1403. Title of charter
This charter shall be designated as the Charter of the City of Montpelier. A copy of this charter shall be kept in the office of the Montpelier City Clerk, to which copy shall be affixed a certificate under the hand of the Secretary of State and the Seal of the State of Vermont that the laws therein contained are statute laws of the State of Vermont, and such certified copy shall be an authentic record of such laws. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1405. Amendment of the charter

§ 1405. Amendment of the charter
This charter may be altered, amended, or repealed whenever the public good shall require in accordance with the general laws of the State. A copy certified by the Secretary of State of all acts that alter, amend, or repeal this charter shall be kept in the office of the City Clerk. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1411. Separability of provisions

§ 1411. Separability of provisions
If any provision of this charter or the application of it to any person, body, or circumstances shall be held invalid, the remainder of this charter or the application of it to persons, bodies, or circumstances other than those as to which it shall have been held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1501. Eligibility of noncitizen voters

§ 1501. Eligibility of noncitizen voters
(a) Notwithstanding 17 V.S.A. § 2121(a)(1), any person may register to vote in Montpelier City elections who on election day is a citizen of the United States or a legal resident of the United States, provided that person otherwise meets the qualifications of 17 V.S.A. chapter 43.
(b) A noncitizen voter shall not be eligible to vote on any State or federal candidate or question by virtue of registration under this section. (Added 2021, No. M-5, § 2, eff. June 24, 2021.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1502. City voter checklist; City Clerk duties to maintain

§ 1502. City voter checklist; City Clerk duties to maintain
The City Clerk shall maintain a City voter checklist composed of voters eligible to vote in City elections under 17 V.S.A. chapter 43 and this subchapter and shall keep this City voter checklist separate from any other voter checklist. The City Clerk shall develop all necessary forms and procedures for implementation of this subchapter. (Added 2021, No. M-5, § 2, eff. June 24, 2021.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1503. City election ballot

§ 1503. City election ballot
In any election involving a federal, State, county, special district, or school district office or question and a City question or City office, the City Clerk shall prepare a ballot that contains only the City questions and candidates, except for justices of the peace. (Added 2021, No. M-5, § 2, eff. June 24, 2021.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 5 - City of Montpelier › App § 1504. Definitions

§ 1504. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Legal resident of the United States” means any noncitizen who resides in the United States on a permanent or indefinite basis in compliance with federal immigration laws.
(2) “Noncitizen voter” means any voter who registers and qualifies to vote in City elections under section 1501 of this charter but is not a citizen of the United States. (Added 2021, No. M-5, § 2, eff. June 24, 2021.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 7 - City of Newport › App § 1. Establishment of City

§ 1. Establishment of City
Out of the territory heretofore existing within the limits of the Towns of Newport and Derby is established the City of Newport, embracing all the territory included within the limits described in this charter; and the remainder of the territory of the Town of Newport is established as a new town to be the Town of Newport and the remaining territory of the Town of Derby is established as a new town to be the Town of Derby. The Villages of Newport and West Derby are hereby abolished as soon as this charter shall go into operation, and all property, rights, funds, taxes, rights of action, etc., belonging to said Villages of Newport and West Derby, respectively, shall at once be transferred and belong to said City of Newport; and said City of Newport shall assume and have all the duties, rights, and obligations and debts of the said Villages of Newport and West Derby, respectively, except as herein otherwise provided.