reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 67 - Agency Planning › § 4020. State agency planning and coordination

§ 4020. State agency planning and coordination
(a) State agencies that have programs or take actions affecting land use, as determined by Executive Order of the Governor, shall engage in a continuing planning process to assure that those programs and actions are consistent with the goals established in 24 V.S.A. § 4302 and compatible with regional and approved municipal plans, as those terms are defined in that section. This planning process shall be coordinated, in a manner established by Executive Order of the Governor, with the planning process of other agencies and of regional and municipal entities of the regions in which the programs and actions are to have effect.
(b) In the process of preparing plans or amendments to plans, a State agency shall hold at least two public hearings which are noticed as provided in 3 V.S.A. § 839 for administrative rules, but plans shall not be adopted as administrative rules under 3 V.S.A. chapter 25. Specific notice also shall be provided to the following, at least 30 days prior to the public hearing:
(1) the executive director of each regional planning commission;
(2) the Department of Housing and Community Affairs within the Agency of Commerce and Community Development;
(3) the Council of Regional Commissions; and
(4) business, conservation, low-income advocacy, and other community or interest groups or organizations that have requested notice prior to the date the hearing is warned.
(c) Any of the foregoing bodies or their representatives may submit comments on the proposed plan or amendment, and may appear and be heard in any proceeding with respect to the adoption of the proposed plan or amendment. State agencies shall use an informal working format at locations convenient and accessible to the public in order to provide opportunities for all persons and organizations with an interest in their plans and actions to participate. (Added 1987, No. 200 (Adj. Sess.), § 28, eff. July 1, 1989; amended 1995, No. 190 (Adj. Sess.), § 1(a).)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 67 - Agency Planning › § 4021. Adoption of State agency plans

§ 4021. Adoption of State agency plans
By January 1, 1991, each State agency that has programs or that takes actions affecting land use shall adopt an interim plan that is compatible with regional and approved municipal plans, and that is consistent with the goals established in 24 V.S.A. § 4302. By January 1, 1993, each State agency that has programs or that takes actions affecting land use shall adopt a plan that is compatible with regional plans and approved municipal plans, and that is consistent with the goals established in 24 V.S.A. § 4302. Thereafter, the agency shall readopt its plan biennially, to ensure that its plan remains compatible with regional plans and approved municipal plans, and remains consistent with the goals established in 24 V.S.A. § 4302. The term “approved municipal plans” as used in this section has the meaning established in 24 V.S.A. § 4350. (Added 1987, No. 200 (Adj. Sess.), § 28, eff. July 1, 1989; amended 1989, No. 280 (Adj. Sess.), § 12; 2009, No. 33, § 10.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 68 - Office of Racial Equity › § 5001. Position

§ 5001. Position
(a) There is created within the Executive Branch the position of Executive Director of Racial Equity to identify and work to eradicate systemic racism within State government.
(b) The Executive Director of Racial Equity shall have the powers and duties enumerated within section 2102 of this title and shall work collaboratively with and act as a liaison between the Governor’s Workforce Equity and Diversity Council, the Vermont Human Rights Commission, and the Governor’s Cabinet.
(c) The Executive Director shall be housed within and have the administrative, legal, and technical support of the Agency of Administration.
(d) The Executive Director shall report to and be under the general supervision of the Governor, or, to the extent such supervisory authority is delegated, the Secretary of Administration. The Administration shall not prevent or prohibit the Executive Director from initiating, carrying out, or completing the duties of the Executive Director as set forth in section 5003 of this title. (Added 2018, No. 9 (Sp. Sess.), § 3, eff. June 28, 2018.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 68 - Office of Racial Equity › § 5004. Information; disclosure and confidentiality

§ 5004. Information; disclosure and confidentiality
(a) Confidentiality of records.
(1) Any records transmitted to or obtained by the Executive Director of Racial Equity and the Racial Equity Advisory Panel that are exempt from public inspection and copying under the Public Records Act shall remain exempt and shall be kept confidential to the extent required by law.
(2) Draft reports, working papers, and internal correspondence between the Director and the Panel shall be exempt from public inspection and copying under the Public Records Act and shall be kept confidential. The completed reports shall be public records.
(b) Exceptions.
(1) The Director and Panel members may make records available to each other, the Governor, and the Governor’s Cabinet as necessary to fulfill their duties as set forth in this chapter. They may also make records pertaining to any alleged violations of antidiscrimination statutes available to any State or federal law enforcement agency authorized to enforce such statutes.
(2) Absent a court order for good cause shown or the prior written consent of an individual providing information or lawfully obtained records to the Director or the Panel, the Director and Panel Members may decline to disclose:
(A) the identity of the individual if good cause exists to protect his or her confidentiality; and
(B) materials pertaining to the individual, including written communications among the individual, the Director, and the Panel and recordings, notes, or summaries reflecting interviews or discussions among the individual, the Director, and the Panel. (Added 2018, No. 9 (Sp. Sess.), § 3, eff. June 28, 2018.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 68 - Office of Racial Equity › § 5005. Nomination and appointment process

§ 5005. Nomination and appointment process
(a) The Racial Equity Advisory Panel shall select for consideration by the Panel, by majority vote, provided that a quorum is present, from the applications for the position of Executive Director of Racial Equity as many candidates as it deems qualified for the position.
(b) The Panel shall submit to the Governor the names of the candidates deemed most qualified to be appointed to fill the position.
(c) The Governor shall make the appointment to the Executive Director position from the list of qualified candidates submitted pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. The names of candidates submitted and not selected shall remain confidential. (Added 2018, No. 9 (Sp. Sess.), § 3, eff. June 28, 2018.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 68 - Office of Racial Equity › § 5011. Division of Racial Justice Statistics; creation; purpose

§ 5011. Division of Racial Justice Statistics; creation; purpose
(a) Creation. There is created within the Office of Racial Equity the Division of Racial Justice Statistics to collect and analyze data related to systemic racial bias and disparities within the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
(b) Purpose. The mission of the Division is to collect and analyze data relating to racial disparities with the intent to center racial equity throughout these efforts. The purpose of the Division is to create, promote, and advance a system and structure that provides access to appropriate data and information, ensuring that privacy interests are protected and principles of transparency and accountability are clearly expressed. The data are to be used to inform policy decisions that work toward the amelioration of racial disparities across various systems of State government. (Added 2021, No. 142 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 68 - Office of Racial Equity › § 5012. Duties

§ 5012. Duties
(a) The Division shall have the following duties:
(1) Work collaboratively with, and have the assistance of, all State and local agencies and departments identified pursuant to subdivision 5013(a)(2) of this title for purposes of collecting all data related to systemic racial bias and disparities within the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
(2) Collect and analyze the data related to systemic racial bias and disparities within the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
(3) Conduct justice information sharing gap analyses.
(4) Maintain an inventory of justice technology assets and a data dictionary to identify elements and structure of databases and relationships, if any, to other databases.
(5) Develop a justice technology strategic plan, which shall be updated annually. The justice technology strategic plan shall include identification and prioritization of data needs and requirements to fulfill new or emerging data research proposals or operational enhancements.
(6) Develop interagency agreements and memorandums of understanding for data sharing and publish public use files.
(7) Report its data, analyses, and recommendations to the Racial Justice Statistics Advisory Council and the Racial Disparities in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Advisory Panel on a monthly basis.
(b) On or before January 15, 2023 and annually thereafter, the Division shall report its data, analyses, and recommendations to the House Committees on Judiciary and on Government Operations and Military Affairs and the Senate Committees on Judiciary and on Government Operations. The report may include an operational assessment of the Division’s structure and staffing levels and any recommendations for necessary adjustments.
(c) To carry out its duties under this subchapter, the Division may adopt procedural and substantive rules in accordance with the provisions of chapter 25 of this title. (Added 2021, No. 142 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 68 - Office of Racial Equity › § 5015. Council services contingent on agency compliance

§ 5015. Council services contingent on agency compliance
(a) On and after July 1, 2023, a law enforcement agency shall be prohibited from having its law enforcement applicants or officers trained by the Vermont Police Academy or from otherwise using the services of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council if the agency is not in compliance with the requirements for providing data to the Division of Racial Justice Statistics pursuant to subdivision 5013(a)(2) of this chapter.
(b) The Council shall adopt procedures to enforce the requirements of this section, which may allow for waivers for agencies under a plan to obtain compliance with this section.
(c) As used in this section:
(1) “Law enforcement agency” means the employer of a law enforcement officer.
(2) “Law enforcement officer” means a member of the Department of Public Safety who exercises law enforcement powers; a member of the State Police; a Capitol Police officer; a municipal police officer; a constable who exercises law enforcement powers; a motor vehicle inspector; an employee of the Department of Liquor and Lottery who exercises law enforcement powers; an investigator employed by the Secretary of State; a Board of Medical Practice investigator employed by the Department of Health; an investigator employed by the Attorney General or a State’s Attorney; a fish and game warden; a sheriff; a deputy sheriff who exercises law enforcement powers; a railroad police officer commissioned pursuant to 5 V.S.A. chapter 68, subchapter 8; a police officer appointed to the University of Vermont’s Department of Police Services; or the provost marshal or assistant provost marshal of the Vermont National Guard. (Added 2021, No. 142 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 69 - Division of Artificial Intelligence › § 5021. Definition

§ 5021. Definition
As used in this chapter, “artificial intelligence systems” means systems capable of perceiving an environment through data acquisition and then processing and interpreting the derived information to take an action or actions or to imitate intelligent behavior given a specific goal. An artificial intelligence system can also learn and adapt its behavior by analyzing how the environment is affected by prior actions. (Added 2021, No. 132 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. July 1, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 69 - Division of Artificial Intelligence › § 5022. Division of Artificial Intelligence

§ 5022. Division of Artificial Intelligence
(a) Creation. There is established the Division of Artificial Intelligence within the Agency of Digital Services to review all aspects of artificial intelligence systems developed, employed, or procured in State government. The Division shall be administered by the Director of Artificial Intelligence, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Digital Services.
(b) Powers and duties. The Division shall review artificial intelligence systems developed, employed, or procured in State government, including the following:
(1) propose for adoption by the Agency of Digital Services a State code of ethics for artificial intelligence in State government, which shall be updated annually;
(2) make recommendations to the General Assembly on policies, laws, and regulations for artificial intelligence systems in State government; and
(3) review the automated decision systems inventory created by the Agency of Digital Services, including:
(A) whether any systems affect the constitutional or legal rights, duties, or privileges of any Vermont resident; and
(B) whether there are any potential liabilities or risks that the State of Vermont could incur from its implementation.
(c) Reports. Annually, on or before January 15 each year, the Division shall report to the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs and the Senate Committees on Finance and on Government Operations on the following:
(1) the extent of the use of artificial intelligence systems by State government and any short- or long-term actions needed to optimize that usage or mitigate their risks;
(2) the impact of using artificial intelligence systems in State government on the liberty, finances, livelihood, and privacy interests of Vermont residents;
(3) any necessary policies to:
(A) protect the privacy and interests of Vermonters from any diminution caused by employment of artificial intelligence systems by State government;
(B) ensure that Vermonters are free from unfair discrimination caused or compounded by the employment of artificial intelligence in State government;
(C) address the use or prohibition of systems that have not been tested for bias or have been shown to contain bias; and
(D) address security and training on artificial intelligence systems; and
(4) any other information the Division deems appropriate based on its work. (Added 2021, No. 132 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. July 1, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 72 - Environmental Justice › § 6001. Purpose

§ 6001. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to identify, reduce, and eliminate environmental health disparities to improve the health and well-being of all Vermont residents. (Added 2021, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 72 - Environmental Justice › § 6003. Environmental justice State policy

§ 6003. Environmental justice State policy
It is the policy of the State of Vermont that no segment of the population of the State should, because of its racial, cultural, or economic makeup, bear a disproportionate share of environmental burdens or be denied an equitable share of environmental benefits. It is further the policy of the State of Vermont to provide the opportunity for the meaningful participation of all individuals, with particular attention to environmental justice focus populations, in the development, implementation, or enforcement of any law, regulation, or policy. (Added 2021, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 72 - Environmental Justice › § 6005. Rulemaking

§ 6005. Rulemaking
(a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Agency of Natural Resources, in consultation with the Environmental Justice Advisory Council and the Interagency Environmental Justice Committee, shall adopt rules to:
(1) define cumulative environmental burdens;
(2) implement consideration of cumulative environmental burdens within the Agency of Natural Resources; and
(3) inform how the public and the covered agencies implement the consideration of cumulative environmental burdens and use the environmental justice mapping tool.
(b) On or before July 1, 2026 and as appropriate thereafter, the covered agencies, in consultation with the Environmental Justice Advisory Council, shall adopt or amend policies and procedures, plans, guidance, and rules, where applicable, to implement this chapter.
(c)(1) Prior to drafting new rules required by this chapter, agencies shall consult with the Environmental Justice Advisory Council to discuss the scope and proposed content of rules to be developed. Agencies shall also submit draft rulemaking concepts to the Advisory Council for review and comment. Any proposed rule and draft Administrative Procedure Act filing forms shall be provided to the Advisory Council not less than 45 days prior to submitting the proposed rule or rules to the Interagency Committee on Administrative Rules (ICAR).
(2) The Advisory Council shall vote and record individual members’ support or objection to any proposed rule before it is submitted to ICAR. The Advisory Council shall submit the results of their vote to both ICAR and the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR). (Added 2021, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 - Executive › Chapter 72 - Environmental Justice › § 6007. Environmental justice mapping tool

§ 6007. Environmental justice mapping tool
(a) The Agency of Natural Resources shall create and maintain the State environmental justice mapping tool. The Agency, in consultation with the Environmental Justice Advisory Council and the Interagency Environmental Justice Committee, shall determine indices and criteria to be included in the State mapping tool to depict environmental justice focus populations and measure environmental burdens at the smallest geographic level practicable.
(b) The Agency of Natural Resources may cooperate and contract with other states or private organizations when developing the mapping tool. The mapping tool may incorporate federal environmental justice mapping tools, such as EJSCREEN, as well as existing State mapping tools such as the Vermont Social Vulnerability Index.
(c) On or before January 1, 2025, the mapping tool shall be available for use by the public as well as by the State government. (Added 2021, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-1 (No. 13-69) [Planning and Community Services Agency]

Executive Order No. 3-1 (No. 13-69) [Planning and Community Services Agency]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 3-46 (codified as Executive Order No. 06-05), dated September 13, 2005.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-2 (No. 44-72) [Administrative Districts]

Executive Order No. 3-2 (No. 44-72) [Administrative Districts]
WHEREAS, by the terms of No. 74 of the Acts of 1971, authority was granted to the Governor to make changes in the organization of the administrative districts of the State; and
WHEREAS, such changes are to be proposed by executive order and submitted to both houses of the General Assembly for consideration;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Deane C. Davis, by virtue of the authority in me vested as Governor, and considering certain changes to be necessary for efficient administration, do hereby propose:
1. That paragraph (1) of chapter 65, Title 3, Vermont Statutes Annotated, § 4001, be amended as follows:
(1) District 1: Benson, Brandon, Castleton, Chittenden, Clarendon, Danby, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Ira, Mendon, Middletown Springs, Mt. Holly, Mt. Tabor, Pawlet, Pittsford, Poultney, Proctor, Rutland City, Rutland Town, Sherburne, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Tinmouth, Wallingford, Wells, West Haven, and West Rutland.
2. That the following paragraph (8) be added to § 4001 of chapter 65, Title 3, Vermont Statutes Annotated:
(8) District 8: Arlington, Bennington, Dorset, Glastenbury, Landgrove, Manchester, Peru, Pownal, Rupert, Sandgate, Shaftsbury, Stamford, Sunderland, and Woodford.
3. The district offices designated under § 4002, shall be amended as follows:
(1) District 1: Rutland City
(2) District 2: Brattleboro and Springfield
(3) District 3: Hartford
(4) District 4: Burlington City and Middlebury
(5) District 5: Barre City and Morristown
(6) District 6: St. Albans City
(7) District 7: St. Johnsbury and Newport
(8) District 8: Bennington
4. The designation of sub-district offices under § 4003 shall be eliminated.
Dated January 12, 1972.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-3 (No. 14-78) [Interagency Committee on Rules and Administrative Procedures]

Executive Order No. 3-3 (No. 14-78) [Interagency Committee on Rules and Administrative Procedures]
Superseded and replaced by Executive Order No. 3-52 (codified as Executive Order No. 04-10), dated July 2, 2010.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-4 (No. 21-78) [Transfer of Utility Driver Position From Agency of Human Services to Purchasing Division, Agency of Administration]

Executive Order No. 3-4 (No. 21-78) [Transfer of Utility Driver Position From Agency of Human Services to Purchasing Division, Agency of Administration]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 3-46 (codified as Executive Order No. 06-05), dated September 13, 2005.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-5 (No. 32-79) [Transfer of Clerk B Position From Office of Secretary of State to Division of Public Records, Agency of Administration]

Executive Order No. 3-5 (No. 32-79) [Transfer of Clerk B Position From Office of Secretary of State to Division of Public Records, Agency of Administration]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 3-46 (codified as Executive Order No. 06-05), dated September 13, 2005.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-6 (No. 71-83) [Agencies Required To File Proposed Administrative Rules With Interagency Committee on Administrative Rules]

Executive Order No. 3-6 (No. 71-83) [Agencies Required To File Proposed Administrative Rules With Interagency Committee on Administrative Rules]
Expired by its own terms, effective January 1, 1985.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-7 (No. 74-83) [Intergovernmental Consultation System]

Executive Order No. 3-7 (No. 74-83) [Intergovernmental Consultation System]
Rescinded by Executive Order No. 3-33 (codified as Executive Order No. 13-96), dated July 17, 1996.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-8 (No. 83-84) [Abolition of Certain Boards, Commissions, Councils and Other Bodies]

Executive Order No. 3-8 (No. 83-84) [Abolition of Certain Boards, Commissions, Councils and Other Bodies]
WHEREAS, the Governor has the power under 3 V.S.A., chapter 41 to effect change in the organization of the executive branch by means of Executive Order, and
WHEREAS, various Governors over the years have used Executive Orders to establish boards, commissions, councils and similar bodies for varying purposes, and
WHEREAS, a number of these bodies have been inactive for several years, have been superseded by similar statutory bodies, or have otherwise ceased to serve the purpose for which they were established, and
WHEREAS, an attorney general’s opinion has determined that Executive Orders continue in effect indefinitely unless limited in duration by their own terms or because they have a transitory effect, or until revoked, rescinded or superseded, and
WHEREAS, there is need to officially abolish those bodies established by Executive Order which have outlived their usefulness yet remain in existence,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard A. Snelling, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor of Vermont, do hereby revoke and rescind the following Executive Orders and the bodies established thereby:
Executive Order #10 dated July 9, 1969 (Governor’s Commission on Student Affairs)
Executive Order #10a dated December 11, 1970 (Governor’s Commission on Student Affairs)
Executive Order #18 dated January 9, 1970 (Governor’s Council for Student Interns in State Government)
Executive Order #3 dated November 7, 1973 (Vermont Energy Policy Advisory Board)
Executive Order #37 dated May 13, 1974 (Voluntarism Advisory Council)
Executive Order #17 dated July 15, 1975 (Youth Camp Advisory Council)
Executive Order #18 dated July 22, 1975 (Youth Camp Advisory Council)
Executive Order #19 dated August 5, 1975 (Governor’s Commission on the Administration of Justice)
Executive Order #20 dated September 15, 1975 (Advisory Committee for Economic Development Planning)
Executive Order #31 dated June 9, 1976 (Security and Privacy Committee)
Executive Order #34 dated August 31, 1976 (Vermont Epilepsy Commission)
Executive Order #8 dated September 1, 1977 (Vermont Metric Coordinating Council)
Executive Order #12 dated December 1, 1977 (Vermont State Nuclear Advisory Panel)
Executive Order #22 dated September 14, 1978 (Inter Agency Craft Council)
Executive Order #37 dated August 15, 1979 (Vermont Certified Public Manager Board)
Executive Order #39 dated September 11, 1979 (Vermont Statewide Waste Treatment Planning Board)
Executive Order #45 dated March 12, 1980 (Governor’s Commission on Energy Independence)
Executive Order #47 dated April 1, 1980 (Vermont State Police Advisory Commission)
Dated August 31, 1984.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-9 (No. 19-86) [Agencies Required To File Proposed or Emergency Administrative Rules With Interagency Committee on Administrative Rules]

Executive Order No. 3-9 (No. 19-86) [Agencies Required To File Proposed or Emergency Administrative Rules With Interagency Committee on Administrative Rules]
Expired by its own terms, effective January 1, 1987.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-10 (No. 20-86) [Governor’s Commission on Women]

Executive Order No. 3-10 (No. 20-86) [Governor’s Commission on Women]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 06-05(codified as Executive Order No. 3-46), dated September 13, 2005.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-11 (No. 35-87) [Abolition of Certain Departments and Divisions and Establishment of the Department of General Services and Department of Finance and Management]

Executive Order No. 3-11 (No. 35-87) [Abolition of Certain Departments and Divisions and Establishment of the Department of General Services and Department of Finance and Management]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 06-05 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-46), dated September 13, 2005.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-12 (No. 36-87) [Transfer of Certain Positions and Appropriations From Agency of Environmental Conservation, Department of Water Resources to Department of Labor and Industry]

Executive Order No. 3-12 (No. 36-87) [Transfer of Certain Positions and Appropriations From Agency of Environmental Conservation, Department of Water Resources to Department of Labor and Industry]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 06-05 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-46), dated September 13, 2005.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-13 (No. 45-87) [Transfer of Certain Positions, Functions and Appropriations of Certain Agencies and the Central Support Services Revolving Fund to Department of General Services]

Executive Order No. 3-13 (No. 45-87) [Transfer of Certain Positions, Functions and Appropriations of Certain Agencies and the Central Support Services Revolving Fund to Department of General Services]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 06-05 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-46), dated September 13, 2005.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-14 (No. 56-88) [Agencies Required To File Proposed and Emergency Administrative Rules With Interagency Committee on Administrative Rules; Study of Scope of and Limitations on Rulemaking]

Executive Order No. 3-14 (No. 56-88) [Agencies Required To File Proposed and Emergency Administrative Rules With Interagency Committee on Administrative Rules; Study of Scope of and Limitations on Rulemaking]
Superseded and replaced by Executive Order No. 04-10 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-52), dated July 2, 2010.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-15 (No. 70-89) [Abolition of Office on Aging and Transfer of Functions of Certain Divisions to and Establishment of Department of Rehabilitation and Aging]

Executive Order No. 3-15 (No. 70-89) [Abolition of Office on Aging and Transfer of Functions of Certain Divisions to and Establishment of Department of Rehabilitation and Aging]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 10-09 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-50), dated December 23, 2009.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-16 (No. 1-91) [Transfer of Duties and Director of Office of Economic Opportunity From Agency of Human Services to Department of Prevention, Assistance, Transition, and Health Access]

Executive Order No. 3-16 (No. 1-91) [Transfer of Duties and Director of Office of Economic Opportunity From Agency of Human Services to Department of Prevention, Assistance, Transition, and Health Access]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 06-05 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-46), dated September 13, 2005.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-17 (No. 2-91) [Transfer of Duties Relating to Public Drinking Water Program and Positions and Equipment of Division of Environmental Health From Department of Health to Department of Environmental Conservation]

Executive Order No. 3-17 (No. 2-91) [Transfer of Duties Relating to Public Drinking Water Program and Positions and Equipment of Division of Environmental Health From Department of Health to Department of Environmental Conservation]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 06-05 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-46), dated September 13, 2005.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-18 (No. 3-91) [Executive Code of Ethics]

Executive Order No. 3-18 (No. 3-91) [Executive Code of Ethics]
Superseded by Executive Order No. 8-91 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-19), dated October 3, 1991.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-19 (No. 8-91) [Executive Code of Ethics]

Executive Order No. 3-19 (No. 8-91) [Executive Code of Ethics]
Superseded by Executive Order No. 04-00 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-40), dated June 13, 2000.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-20 (No. 15-91) [Recognition and Encouragement of Vermont Minority/Women Business Enterprises Partnership]

Executive Order No. 3-20 (No. 15-91) [Recognition and Encouragement of Vermont Minority/Women Business Enterprises Partnership]
WHEREAS, the Vermont Minority/Women Business Enterprises Partnership was mandated to develop a plan to facilitate equal access and maximum opportunity to participate in state contracting procedures for Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and to ensure nondiscrimination in state contracting programs; and
WHEREAS, the plan presented by the Partnership is the result of deliberations that included consideration of the methods for collecting statewide data and certifying M/WBEs; and
WHEREAS, the plan addressed the provision of technical assistance and outreach programs to broaden the participation of these enterprises in the state’s contracting process; and
WHEREAS, through consultation with technical experts, both in and out of government, the implementation plan is achievable within existing resources of State Agencies and Departments;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Howard Dean, M.D., by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor, do hereby order the following actions:
1. Agencies and Departments of state government shall adopt and implement the following policy:
The State of Vermont recognizes the important contributions and vital impact which small businesses have on the state’s economy. In this regard, the state prescribes to a free and open bidding process that affords all businesses equal access and opportunity to compete for state contracts for goods and services. The state also recognizes the existence of businesses owned by minorities and women and directs all state agencies and departments to make a good faith effort to encourage these firms to compete for state contracts.
2. The Agency of Development and Community Affairs using existing staff will act as liaison to minority/women businesses.
3. Data on women and minority businesses will be integrated into the state’s vendor list and into the list of awarded contracts.
4. The Purchasing Department will provide outreach to M/WBEs by conducting seminars on “Contracting with State Government.”
This Executive Order shall take effect upon signing.
Dated December 11, 1991.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-22 (No. 3A-92) [Recognition, Structure and Powers of Vermont Center for Geographic Information and Transfer of Functions from Geographic Information Services]

Executive Order No. 3-22 (No. 3A-92) [Recognition, Structure and Powers of Vermont Center for Geographic Information and Transfer of Functions from Geographic Information Services]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 06-05 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-46), dated September 13, 2005.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-23 (No. 01-93) [Reversal of Reorganization of Agency of Administration]

Executive Order No. 3-23 (No. 01-93) [Reversal of Reorganization of Agency of Administration]
WHEREAS, the Governor has the authority to issue Executive Orders to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the management of state government; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to rescind Executive Orders that are no longer necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Howard Dean, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor, do hereby rescind the following actions taken in Executive Order No. 4-91 (Reorganization of Agency of Administration) dated January 31, 1991:
1. The redesignation and change in duties of the Deputy Secretary of Administration;
2. The change in reporting of the Commissioner of Finance and Management;
3. The redesignation and change in duties of the Commissioner of the Department of General Services.
This Executive Order shall take effect upon signing and shall supersede any previous orders or directives of this office to the extent inconsistent herewith.
Dated January 10, 1993.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-24 (No. 08-93) [Vermont State Craft Center Overview Commission]

Executive Order No. 3-24 (No. 08-93) [Vermont State Craft Center Overview Commission]
Superseded and replaced by Executive Order No. 06-06 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-46), dated October 10, 2006.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-25 (No. 13-93) [Governor’s Council on Affirmative Action; Creation of Program]

Executive Order No. 3-25 (No. 13-93) [Governor’s Council on Affirmative Action; Creation of Program]
Superseded by Executive Order No. 14-98 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-37), dated November 18, 1999.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-26 (No. 01-94) [Abolition of Department of Taxes and Creation of Department of Revenue]

Executive Order No. 3-26 (No. 01-94) [Abolition of Department of Taxes and Creation of Department of Revenue]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order No. 3-65 (codified as Executive Order 01-15), dated February 13, 2015.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-27 (No. 05-94) [Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council]

Executive Order No. 3-27 (No. 05-94) [Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council]
Superseded and replaced by Executive Order No. 05-07 (codified as Executive Order No. 33-16), dated August 14, 2007.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-28 (No. 11-94) [Reimbursement for Members of Governor’s Commission on Women]

Executive Order No. 3-28 (No. 11-94) [Reimbursement for Members of Governor’s Commission on Women]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 06-05 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-46), dated September 13, 2005.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-29 (No. 12-94) [Telecommunications Technology Council of Vermont]

Executive Order No. 3-29 (No. 12-94) [Telecommunications Technology Council of Vermont]
Superseded and replaced by Executive Order No. 15-03 (codified as Executive Order No. 30-7), dated September 24, 2003.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-30 (No. 07-95) [Administrative Districts]

Executive Order No. 3-30 (No. 07-95) [Administrative Districts]
WHEREAS, Vermont state government can realize savings by consolidating management, information and space; by coordinating state technical services; and by consolidating the public’s access to information and other assistance; and
WHEREAS, Vermont state government must also collaborate to avoid inconsistencies and redundancies among state and local agencies and departments; and
WHEREAS, 3 V.S.A. Section 4001 establishes eight administrative districts for state government.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Howard Dean, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor, do hereby direct all executive branch agencies and departments of Vermont state government to:
• Align the geographic boundaries of their administrative districts to conform with the statutorily prescribed eight administrative districts.
• Reduce management and overhead structures in agencies and departments within the eight administrative service districts by combining these districts where appropriate or by sharing management resources across agencies and departments.
• Work collaboratively with communities and service providers within these districts to deliver quality and cost-effective services.
• Enhance client service delivery systems to geographically isolated regions of the state through the use of satellite offices.
This Executive Order shall take effect upon signing.
Dated October 4, 1995.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-32 (No. 01-96A) [Transfer of Certain Positions and Investments from Agency of Transportation to Department of Public Safety]

Executive Order No. 3-32 (No. 01-96A) [Transfer of Certain Positions and Investments from Agency of Transportation to Department of Public Safety]
Superseded by Executive Order No. 02-03 (codified as Executive Order No. 19-4), dated March 20, 2003.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-33 (No. 13-96) [Transfer of Functions and Responsibilities from Agency of Administration, Division of State Buildings to Various Agencies]

Executive Order No. 3-33 (No. 13-96) [Transfer of Functions and Responsibilities from Agency of Administration, Division of State Buildings to Various Agencies]
WHEREAS, Executive Order #74 was issued September 23, 1983; and
WHEREAS, the functions and responsibilities of this Executive Order are being carried out by various agencies.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Howard Dean, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor, do hereby revoke and rescind Executive Order #74 dated September 23, 1983.
This Executive Order shall take effect upon signing.
Dated July 17, 1996.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-34 (No. 05-98) [Establishment of Blue Ribbon Commission on State Government Performance and Work Force Needs]

Executive Order No. 3-34 (No. 05-98) [Establishment of Blue Ribbon Commission on State Government Performance and Work Force Needs]
Expired by its own terms, effective January 15, 1999.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-35 (No. 09-98) [Vermont Commission on National and Community Service]

Executive Order No. 3-35 (No. 09-98) [Vermont Commission on National and Community Service]
Superseded by Executive Order 02-09 (codified as Executive Order No. 33-18), dated January 21, 2009.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-36 (No. 11-98) [Year 2000 Remediation]

Executive Order No. 3-36 (No. 11-98) [Year 2000 Remediation]
Superseded by Executive Order 5-99 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-38), dated May 11, 1999.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-37 (No. 14-98) [Affirmative Action]

Executive Order No. 3-37 (No. 14-98) [Affirmative Action]
Superseded by Executive Order No. 09-02 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-43), dated August 20, 2002.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-39 (No. 01-00) [Governor’s Development Cabinet]

Executive Order No. 3-39 (No. 01-00) [Governor’s Development Cabinet]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order 03-03 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-44), dated April 11, 2003.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-40 (No. 04-00) [Executive Code of Ethics]

Executive Order No. 3-40 (No. 04-00) [Executive Code of Ethics]
Superseded and replaced by Executive Order No. 10-03 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-45), dated September 13, 2003.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-43 (No. 09-02) [Establishment of the Governor’s Workforce Equity and Diversity Council]

Executive Order No. 3-43 (No. 09-02) [Establishment of the Governor’s Workforce Equity and Diversity Council]
Superseded by Executive Order No. 3-59 (codified as Executive Order No. 10-13), dated December 31, 2013.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-45 (No. 10-03) [Executive Code of Ethics]

Executive Order No. 3-45 (No. 10-03) [Executive Code of Ethics]
Superseded and replaced by Executive Order No. 09-11 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-53), dated July 21, 2011.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-47 (No. 06-06) [Vermont State Craft Center Overview Commission]

Executive Order No. 3-47 (No. 06-06) [Vermont State Craft Center Overview Commission]
Superseded and replaced by Executive Order 09-09 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-49), dated October 15, 2009.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-48 (No. 01-09) [Merger of Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Department of Economic Development within the Agency of Commerce and Community Development]

Executive Order No. 3-48 (No. 01-09) [Merger of Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Department of Economic Development within the Agency of Commerce and Community Development]
Revoked by Executive Order 01-13 (codified as Executive Order No. 3-56), dated January 11, 2013.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-49 (No. 09-09) [Vermont State Craft Center Overview Commission]

Executive Order No. 3-49 (No. 09-09) [Vermont State Craft Center Overview Commission]
Superseded and replaced by Executive Order No. 12-12 (codified as Executive Order No. 9-2), dated October 31, 2012.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 3 Appendix - Executive Orders › Chapter 3 - Executive › App 3-50 (No. 10-09) [Rescinding Certain Executive Orders]

Executive Order No. 3-50 (No. 10-09) [Rescinding Certain Executive Orders]
WHEREAS, the Governor has the power under 3 V.S.A., chapter 41 to alter the organization of the Executive Branch through use of the Executive Order; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Order has been used over the years for a variety of purposes, including the creation of certain boards, councils and commissions, and the reorganization of the Executive Branch; and
WHEREAS, these orders are of continuous effect unless expressly limited in duration, or revoked, rescinded or superseded; and
WHEREAS, certain executive orders are either no longer useful, no longer effective, or have been superseded by legislative enactment, and yet remain in existence.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, James H. Douglas, by virtue of the power vested in me as Governor of the State of Vermont, do hereby revoke and rescind the following Executive Orders:
Executive Order 68-88 (codified as #10-10) dated November 17, 1988 (State Agencies Designated as Having Programs Affecting Land Use or Exempted from Compliance with all Provisions of Growth Management Act of 1988 (Act 200); Establishment of and Reports to State Agency Planning Implementation Committee);
Executive Order 70-89 (codified as #3-15) dated January 13, 1989 (Abolition of Office on Aging and Transfer of Functions of Certain Divisions to and Establishment of Department of Rehabilitation and Aging);
Executive Order 97-90 (codified as #22-3) dated November 22, 1990 (Governor’s Advisory Commission on Native American Affairs);
Executive Order 99-90 (codified as #10-14) dated December 31, 1990 (Approval of Interim State Agency Land Use Plans);
Executive Order 13-91 (codified as #10-16) dated November 21, 1991 (State Agencies Designated as Having Programs Affecting Land Use in Compliance with Provisions of Growth Management Act of 1988 (Act 200); Establishment of and Reports to State Agency Implementation Committee);
Executive Order 01-99 (codified as #21-6) dated February 1, 1999 (Vermont State Workforce Investment Board);
Executive Order 12-03 (codified as #5-5) dated August 5, 2003 (Vermont Transportation Operations Council);
Executive Order 17A-03 (codified as #13-3) dated November 17, 2003 (Governor’s Commission on Corrections Overcrowding);
Executive Order 02-04 (codified as #10-31) dated April 8, 2004 (Vermont Clean State Program);
Executive Order 04-06 (codified as #15-8) dated June 29, 2006 (Creation of the Vermont Council on Domestic Violence);
Executive Order 08-06 (codified as #30-9) dated November 4, 2006 (Statewide Telecommunications Advancement);
Executive Order 01-07 (codified as #13-4) dated February 9, 2007 (Vermont Victim/Survivor Crime Council).
This Executive Order shall take effect upon signing.
Dated December 23, 2009