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2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 602. Bond

§ 602. Bond
Before entering into the duties of this office, the Superintendent shall execute a bond in favor of the School District in such sum and with such surety as may be determined by the School Board of Trustees, and the premium on the bond shall be paid by the School District. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 603. Responsibilities, powers, and duties

§ 603. Responsibilities, powers, and duties
(a) In general, the Superintendent shall be accountable to the School Board of Trustees and shall have general supervision of the property and business affairs of the School District and expenditure of all monies appropriated for school purposes subject to the policies of the School Board of Trustees. The Superintendent shall not supervise any elected School District officer in the conduct of such officer’s duties.
(b) In particular, in addition to other duties specifically assigned by law, the Superintendent shall be the chief executive officer for the School Board of Trustees and on behalf of the School Board of Trustees shall:
(1) carry out the policies adopted by the School Board of Trustees relating to the educational or business affairs of the School District;
(2) identify the educational goals and objectives of the School District and prepare plans to achieve those goals and objectives for adoption by the School Board of Trustees;
(3) recommend that the School Board of Trustees employ or dismiss persons as in the Superintendent’s judgment is necessary to carry out the work of the School District;
(4) furnish the Secretary of Education such data and information that is required;
(5) approve all textbooks, learning materials, equipment, and supplies;
(6) attend all regular meetings of the School Board of Trustees except when excused by the School Board of Trustees and to have the right to attend all other meetings of the School Board of Trustees and committees except when removal or dismissal is being discussed;
(7) furnish the School Board of Trustees with a five-year projection of capital improvements;
(8) participate in the discussion of matters before the School Board of Trustees and its committees but not the right to vote;
(9) perform such other duties that may be required by vote of the School Board of Trustees by law or by policy consistent with this charter; and
(10) to be responsible for keeping such books and accounts of disbursements for all school accounts as prescribed by policy of the School Board of Trustees. (Amended 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 274, eff. Feb. 14, 2014; 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 604. Noninterference with administration

§ 604. Noninterference with administration
The School Board of Trustees, its members, and committees shall not deal with School District administrative officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the Superintendent. They shall deal through the Superintendent and shall not give orders to any such administrative officers or employees publicly or privately. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 605. Filling of a vacancy

§ 605. Filling of a vacancy
Any vacancy in the office of Superintendent shall be filled as soon as practicable by the School Board of Trustees. Pending such appointment, or in the case of the Superintendent’s absence or disability, the School Board of Trustees may designate some person to perform the duties of the office. In no case shall a member of the School Board of Trustees assume the duties of the Superintendent. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 606. Compensation

§ 606. Compensation
The compensation of the Superintendent shall be set by vote of the School Board of Trustees. As used in this section, the term “compensation” includes salary, additional benefits, time for sick leave, and vacation and expense allowances. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 607. School Board of Trustees policy

§ 607. School Board of Trustees policy
The Superintendent shall prepare and submit to the School Board of Trustees proposals for School Board of Trustees policies. The Superintendent may have the assistance of the School Attorney and shall have the authority to request a committee of citizens to assist in the preparation of any proposals. Policies shall be general application to the School District, shall be in writing, codified, and made available to the public. Policies shall be adopted by the School Board of Trustees at regular or special School Board of Trustees meetings. The School Board of Trustees shall give notice of its intent to adopt a policy stating the substance of the proposed policy at least 10 days prior to its adoption. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 701. Conflict of interest

§ 701. Conflict of interest
(a) A member of any appointed or elected board or commission or appointed or elected person or any person employed by the Town or School District of Milton shall not solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, any gift or compensation for recommending or voting on any finding, ruling, decision, or report or voting to procure any service, thing, or supply purchased with public funds.
(b) Nor shall any such member or employee receive directly or indirectly anything of value by contract or otherwise from the Town or School District unless it is received:
(1) as a result of a contract accepted after a public bid in accordance with law;
(2) in public recognition of service or achievement;
(3) as regular salary or expenses allowed by law for official duties performed as a member of such board or commission;
(4) for employment otherwise authorized by law.
(c) No board or commission member shall vote on any contract or purchase in which he or she has a direct or an indirect interest.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 703. Code of ethics

§ 703. Code of ethics
(a) No elected or appointed board or commission member has any legal powers or authority unless acting at a duly warned board meeting or acting for the board after it formally grants power to act on its behalf.
(b) Any board or commission member shall attend all regularly scheduled meetings in so far as possible and review study materials about the issues to be considered on each agenda.
(c) Any board or commission member shall maintain confidentiality of discussion conducted in executive session and of other privileged information.
(d) Any board or commission member shall abide by board decisions regardless of how individuals voted.
(e) Any board or commission member shall listen to legal counsel and constructive criticism to protect the Town and School District from liability.
(f) Any board or commission member shall refer complaints, requests, and concerns to the Town Manager or School Superintendent or other appropriate staff member.
(g) Any board or commission member or elected or appointed official shall use the chain of command and avoid making commitments or promises that compromise the Town and School District.
(h) Any board or commission member or elected or appointed official shall listen to the recommendations of other board or commission members or elected or appointed officials and staff before making decisions and provide advice and counsel to improve the Town and School District. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 801. General

§ 801. General
Provisions of the laws of the State of Vermont relating to voter qualification, warnings, method of voting, the duties of Town officers at Town meetings and elections, and all other particulars relating to preparation for conducting and managing Town meetings and elections shall, so far as they may be applicable, govern all municipal elections and all annual and special Town meetings, except as otherwise provided in this charter.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 802. Time

§ 802. Time
(a) An annual Town meeting for the consideration of the budget and other Town and school business shall be held annually on the first Tuesday in March.
(b) The polls shall be open for a minimum of nine consecutive hours determined and warned by the Selectboard. (Amended 2001, No. M-1, § 2, eff. Jan. 23, 2001.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 803. Eligible voters

§ 803. Eligible voters
A method for the identification and designation of the eligible voters in Town or School District meetings shall be established by the Board of Civil Authority. The Town Clerk, Selectboard members, and Justices of the Peace shall constitute the Board of Civil Authority. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 804. Polling places

§ 804. Polling places
In any annual or special Town or School District meeting for the purpose of the election of officers and the voting on all questions to be decided by Australian ballot, such polling places as needed shall be established by the Board of Civil Authority. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 805. Combining of Town and school meetings

§ 805. Combining of Town and school meetings
(a) The Selectboard or School Board of Trustees may postpone the vote on any question to be voted at a special Town or School District meeting to the annual meeting if such special meeting falls within 90 days of the annual meeting.
(b) If a special Town or School District meeting falls within 45 days of a sister Town meeting called by petition, the Selectboard or School Board of Trustees may warn the questions to be voted for the later Town or School District meeting and may, by resolution, rescind the call of the earlier meeting. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 806. Voting questions by Australian ballot

§ 806. Voting questions by Australian ballot
(a) The Selectboard or School Board of Trustees shall cause all questions to be voted by Australian ballot at any properly warned annual or special Town or School District meeting called on their motion or by petition.
(b) A question voted by Australian ballot shall be preceded by a public hearing for discussion to be held not less than one nor more than five days prior to the vote. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 903. Minutes

§ 903. Minutes
(a) Copies of the minutes of the Development Review Board (DRB) and the Milton Planning Commission, or portions of the minutes, shall be made available to any members of the public upon request of the Town Clerk and at cost.
(b) Copies of the minutes of the DRB and the Planning Commission shall be filed and kept in the Town Clerk’s office in separate books provided for that purpose. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 904. Zoning Administrator

§ 904. Zoning Administrator
The Zoning Administrator shall be appointed in accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 4448. Upon appointment, the Zoning Administrator shall be under the direction of the Town Manager for faithful performance of the Zoning Administrator’s duties as prescribed in the Vermont statutes and this charter. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 905. Planning Director

§ 905. Planning Director
The Planning Director shall be appointed in accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 4325(11). Upon appointment, the Planning Director shall be under the direction of the Town Manager for faithful performance of his or her duties as prescribed in the Vermont statutes and this charter.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 1001. Fiscal year

§ 1001. Fiscal year
The fiscal year shall commence on the first day of July and end on the last day of June of the following calendar year, unless the Town or School District at their annual meeting shall determine otherwise. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 1002. Preparation and submission of general budget

§ 1002. Preparation and submission of general budget
(a) At least 120 days before the date of the regular annual Town and School District meeting, each department or commission head shall submit to the Town Manager, in the case of the Town, and the Superintendent of the School District, in the case of the School District, a proposed budget for their review and revision. Not less than 60 days prior to the annual meeting, each department or commission head shall submit a written report to the Town Manager or Superintendent of the School District to be included in the Town or School District report.
(b) The Town Manager, in the case of the Town, and the Superintendent, in the case of the School District, at least 60 days before the date of the regular annual meeting, shall submit to the Selectboard or School Board of Trustees a budget that, except as required by law or this charter, shall be in such form as the Town Manager or Superintendent deems desirable and the Selectboard or School Board of Trustees may require. The budget shall contain:
(1) Appropriations and expenditures. An itemized statement of appropriations recommended for current expenses and for capital improvements during the next fiscal year with comparative statements in parallel columns of appropriations and estimated expenditures for the current fiscal year and the actual appropriations and expenditures for the immediate preceding fiscal year.
(2) Revenue.
(A) Comparative figures of tax and other sources of revenue for the current and the immediate preceding fiscal year.
(B) An itemized statement of estimated revenues from all sources, other than taxation, for the next fiscal year.
(C) A statement of taxes required for the next fiscal year.
(3) Other. Such other information as may be required by the Selectboard or School Board of Trustees.
(c) The Selectboard’s or School Board of Trustees’ budget, in its final form, and the warning for the annual meeting shall be printed under the direction of the Town Manager, in the case of the Town, and the Superintendent of the School District, in the case of the School District, and shall be made available at least 10 days prior to the annual meeting.
(d) The annual audit of Town and School District shall be published at least 60 days prior to the annual town meeting and included in the Annual Town Report. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 1003. Preparation and submission of the capital budget

§ 1003. Preparation and submission of the capital budget
(a) At least 120 days before the date of the regular annual Town and School District meeting, each department or commission head shall submit to the Town Manager, in the case of the Town, and the Superintendent of the School District, in the case of the School District, a proposed budget for their review and revision.
(b) The Town Manager, in the case of the Town, and the Superintendent, in the case of the School District, at least 60 days before the date of the regular annual meeting, shall submit to the Selectboard or School Board of Trustees a budget that, except as required by law or this charter, shall be in such form as the Town Manager or Superintendent deems desirable and the Selectboard or School Board of Trustees may require. The capital budget shall contain:
(1) Appropriations and expenditures. An itemized statement of appropriations recommended for capital improvements during the fiscal year with comparative statements in parallel columns of appropriations and estimated expenditures for the current fiscal year and the actual appropriation and expenditures for the immediate preceding fiscal year.
(2) Revenue. An itemized statement of estimated revenues from all sources, including taxes for funding the capital budget.
(3) Other. Such other information as may be required by the Selectboard or School Board of Trustees.
(c) Capital Improvement Plan. A Capital Improvement Plan shall be implemented for the collection of impact fees. This plan shall be implemented by the creation of a Town ordinance adopted by the Selectboard to include School District capital improvements.
(1) The Capital Improvement Plan shall show anticipated capital expenditures, financing, and tax requirements for the next five fiscal years.
(2) In the event a Capital Improvement Plan is implemented and impact fees are collected, the most current fiscal year of the Capital Improvement Plan shall become the capital budget to be submitted to the voters.
(3) In the event a Capital Improvement Plan is implemented and impact fees are collected, subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be followed to create year five of the capital plan. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 1004. Savings clause

§ 1004. Savings clause
Failure to perform any of the duties specified in section 1002 or 1003 of this charter or failure to perform any such duties within the time limits specified in section 202, 805, 1002, or 1003 of this charter shall not invalidate any action taken at a properly warned annual meeting. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 1005. Appropriations

§ 1005. Appropriations
The Town and School District shall vote to adopt a budget that shall include the proposed expenditures by each department, in case of the Town, and by State guidelines, in the case of the School District, for the coming fiscal year. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 1006. Amount to be raised by taxation

§ 1006. Amount to be raised by taxation
(a) Upon passage of the budget by vote of the Town, the amounts stated therein as the amounts to be raised by property taxes shall constitute determination of the amount of the levy for the purpose of the Town in the corresponding tax year and the Selectboard shall levy such taxes on the grand list furnished by the assessor for the corresponding tax year.
(b) If the voters do not approve a Town budget by the first day of the next fiscal year, the tax rate of the previous year will prevail. (Amended 2013, No. M-14 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 9, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 1007. Budget limitations—borrowing

§ 1007. Budget limitations—borrowing
(a) The incurring of bonded indebtedness, the issuing of bonds, the making of temporary loans in anticipation of bond sales, and all other matters pertaining to bonded indebtedness shall be controlled by 24 V.S.A. chapter 53 as applicable.
(b) The Town, through the Selectboard, and the School, through the School Board of Trustees, may borrow money in anticipation of taxes. The total amount so borrowed shall not exceed the largest cumulative deficit plus the next month’s expenses for the fiscal year.
(c) In case of emergency, the Selectboard or School Board of Trustees may borrow money in the name of the Town or the School District. The emergency borrowing in any year shall not exceed five percent of the total amount voted at the annual meeting for the Town or School District budget. If the Town or School District fails to adopt a budget, the emergency borrowing shall not exceed five percent of the amount that the previous year’s tax rate would raise.
(d) Notes and orders for anticipated and emergency borrowing shall mature not more than one year from the date of issuance and shall not thereafter be renewed unless the Town or School District so votes.
(e) The amount, terms, and conditions of all borrowing except as specified in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section shall be by vote of the Town or School District. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 1008. Transfers of Appropriations

§ 1008. Transfers of Appropriations
The Town Manager, in the case of the Town, and the Superintendent, in the case of the School District, may at any time transfer an unencumbered appropriation, balance, or portion between general classifications or expenditures within an office, department, or agency. The Selectboard or School Board of Trustees may, by resolution, transfer any unencumbered appropriation balance or portion within their respected budgets. Notwithstanding the above, no unexpended balance in any appropriation not included in the Selectboard’s or the School Board of Trustees’ budget shall be transferred or used for any other purpose. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 1009. Taxation

§ 1009. Taxation
Town and School Tax Collection.
(1) Commencing on July 1 in all subsequent years, taxes on real and personal property may be paid and shall be accepted in three equal installments payable on the following dates: September 15, February 15, and due in full on May 15.
(2) A penalty of eight percent shall be assessed on all delinquent taxes on the day following the due date of May 15. Interest of one percent per month shall be assessed on all outstanding balances beginning 30 days from the due date. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 1010. Investments

§ 1010. Investments
The Town and School District may invest its money in savings accounts, money market funds, certificates of deposits, U.S. Treasury notes, repurchase agreements, and any other investment to the extent at the time not prohibited by applicable laws. (Amended 2021, No. M-16 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129 - Town of Milton › App § 1101. Separability

§ 1101. Separability
If any provisions of this charter are held invalid, the other provisions of this charter shall not be affected thereby. If the application of the charter or any of its provisions to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the application or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129B - Town of Montgomery › App § 1. Statement of purpose

§ 1. Statement of purpose
Under the authority granted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont, this charter establishes certain guidelines with respect to organization and functioning of local Town government in the Town of Montgomery. (Added 2021, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. June 7, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129B - Town of Montgomery › App § 2. General law; application

§ 2. General law; application
Except when changed by the provisions of this charter, all provisions of the statutes of the State of Vermont relating to municipalities shall apply to the Town of Montgomery. (Added 2021, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. June 7, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129B - Town of Montgomery › App § 3. Local options tax

§ 3. Local options tax
(a) The Selectboard is authorized to impose a one-percent sales tax, a one-percent meals and alcoholic beverages tax, and a one-percent rooms tax upon the sales within the Town that are subject to the State of Vermont tax on sales, meals, alcoholic beverages, and rooms.
(b) A tax imposed under the authority of this section may be rescinded and shall be collected and administered pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 138, provided that the Town shall:
(1) receive on a quarterly basis not less than 70 percent of the tax collected, less the per-return fee; and
(2) pay not more than 70 percent of the per-return fee.
(c) The tax to be paid to the Town shall be set aside in the Sewer Reserve Fund to assist in the repayment of debt obligations related to the construction of a Municipal Wastewater System in Montgomery Center and Village.
(d) The taxes authorized by this section shall expire 90 days after the date that the Town has fully repaid the debt obligations related to the construction of the Municipal Wastewater System in Montgomery Center and Village. (Added 2021, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. June 7, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129B - Town of Montgomery › App § 4. Separability

§ 4. Separability
If any provision of this charter is held invalid, the other provisions of the charter shall not be affected by that holding. If the application of the charter or any of its provisions to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the application of this charter and its provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected by that holding. (Added 2021, No. M-18 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. June 7, 2022.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129C - Town of Northfield › App § 101 Applicability of general law

§ 101 Applicability of general law
(a) All provisions of the Constitution and the general law of the State of Vermont relating to towns and their officers shall apply to the Town of Northfield (the “Town”).
(b) The Town shall have all the powers now or hereafter conferred upon towns by the Constitution and the general law of the State of Vermont.
(c) No grant of authority, power, or prerogative hereunder shall be construed as being in derogation of or a limitation on any authority, power, or prerogative conferred by the general law upon the Town. (Added 2013, No. M-2, § 2, eff. June 30, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129C - Town of Northfield › App § 102 Severability

§ 102 Severability
If any provision of this charter shall for any reason be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions that can be given effect without the invalid provision. To this end, the provisions of this charter are severable. (Added 2013, No. M-2, § 2, eff. June 30, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129C - Town of Northfield › App § 201 Town manager system

§ 201 Town manager system
The Town shall be administered by a Town Manager as provided in 24 V.S.A. chapter 37 until such time as such form of administration is revoked by vote of the Town as set forth in 24 V.S.A. § 1242. (Added 2013, No. M-2, § 2, eff. June 30, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129C - Town of Northfield › App § 301 Town officers generally

§ 301 Town officers generally
The Town shall have the officers as provided for towns by the general laws of this State except as provided by this charter. (Added 2013, No. M-2, § 2, eff. June 30, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129C - Town of Northfield › App § 303 Water and Wastewater Board of Commissioners

§ 303 Water and Wastewater Board of Commissioners
A three-member board shall serve as the Water and Wastewater Board of Commissioners, of whom one shall be an appointed Selectboard member and two shall be residents served by the Town water or wastewater systems, or both, who are elected by the ratepayers of such systems. Terms of these members shall be for three years each. (Added 2013, No. M-2, § 2, eff. June 30, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129C - Town of Northfield › App § 304 Electric Utility Board of Commissioners

§ 304 Electric Utility Board of Commissioners
A three-member board shall serve as the Electric Utility Board of Commissioners, of whom one shall be an appointed Selectboard member and two members shall be elected by electric utility ratepayers. Terms of these members shall be for three years each. (Added 2013, No. M-2, § 2, eff. June 30, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129C - Town of Northfield › App § 401 Electric, Water, and Wastewater Departments generally

§ 401 Electric, Water, and Wastewater Departments generally
(a) Electric system. The revenues of the electric system shall be maintained separate from all other departments of the Town. All revenues therefrom not necessary for current expenditures thereof shall be placed in a special fund, no part of which may be used for any purpose other than the operation of the Electric Department as specified in section 402 of this charter.
(b) Water system. The revenues of the water system and any additions thereto shall be maintained separate from all other departments of the Town, and all revenues therefrom not necessary for current expenditures thereof shall be placed in a special fund, no part of which may be used for any purpose other than as specified in section 402 of this charter.
(c) Wastewater treatment system. The revenues of the wastewater treatment system (exclusive of the stormwater drainage system) and any additions thereto shall be maintained separate from all other departments of the Town, and all revenues therefrom not necessary for current expenditures thereof shall be placed in a special fund, no part of which may be used for any purpose other than as specified in section 402 of this charter. (Added 2013, No. M-2, § 2, eff. June 30, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129C - Town of Northfield › App § 402 Electric, water, and wastewater administration

§ 402 Electric, water, and wastewater administration
(a) Operating costs of the Electric, Water, and Wastewater Departments shall be paid by the ratepayers.
(b) The charges and rates for electric service shall be a lien upon real estate, wherever located, furnished with such service in the same manner and to the same effect as taxes are a lien upon real estate under 32 V.S.A. § 5061. The owner of such property furnished with electric service, wherever located, shall be liable for such charges and rates.
(c) All water and wastewater charges shall be set by the Selectboard at rates sufficient to pay the costs of operating and maintaining the systems, to pay debt service on all obligations issued to improve or support such systems, and to fund necessary capital reserves, all as provided by the general law. (Added 2013, No. M-2, § 2, eff. June 30, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129C - Town of Northfield › App § 403 Electric, water, and wastewater special funds

§ 403 Electric, water, and wastewater special funds
The Town Treasurer and the Finance Director shall keep all revenues derived from the electric, water, and wastewater systems in accounts separate from any other special funds and from other Town funds and shall honor no warrant upon such account except for the purposes specified in section 402 of this charter. (Added 2013, No. M-2, § 2, eff. June 30, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129F - Town of Panton › App § 1 Corporate existence retained

§ 1 Corporate existence retained
(a) Pursuant to the authority granted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont, there is hereby enacted a charter to govern the organization and operation of local government in the Town of Panton, Vermont.
(b) The inhabitants of the Town of Panton, within the geographical limits as now established, shall continue to be a municipal corporation by the name of Panton, Vermont. (Added 2013, No. M-12 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 2, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129F - Town of Panton › App § 2 General provisions

§ 2 General provisions
(a) Except when changed, enlarged, or modified by the provisions of this charter, all provisions of the statutes of the State of Vermont relating to municipalities shall apply to the Town of Panton.
(b) The Town of Panton shall have all the powers granted to towns and municipal corporations by the Constitution and laws of the State of Vermont and this charter, together with all the implied powers necessary to carry into execution all the powers granted. The Town of Panton may enact ordinances not inconsistent with the Constitution of the State of Vermont, laws of the State of Vermont, or this charter, and impose penalties for violation thereof.
(c) In this charter, any mention of a particular power shall not be construed to restrict the scope of the powers that the Town would have if the particular power were not mentioned, unless this charter otherwise provides.
(d) Nothing in this charter shall be construed to in any way limit the powers and functions conferred on the Town of Panton, the Selectboard of the Town, or its elected or appointed officers by general or special enactment of State statutes or regulations in force or effect or hereafter enacted, and the powers and functions conferred by this charter shall be cumulative and in addition to the provisions of the general or special enactment unless this charter otherwise provides. (Added 2013, No. M-12 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 2, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129F - Town of Panton › App § 3 Appointed officers

§ 3 Appointed officers
(a) In addition to all other offices that may be filled by appointment by the Selectboard pursuant to State law or this charter, the Selectboard shall appoint the following Town officers, who shall serve for such terms as the Selectboard may establish in its act of appointment or until the office otherwise becomes vacant:
(1) A Town Treasurer who shall not simultaneously hold any elective office within Town government. The Town Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of current taxes. The Town Treasurer shall be paid an hourly wage.
(2) A Town Clerk who shall not simultaneously hold any elective office within Town government. The Town Clerk shall be paid an hourly wage.
(3) A Collector of Delinquent Taxes. Unless the Town shall vote under 24 V.S.A. § 1530 to pay the Collector of Delinquent Taxes a salary in lieu of fees and commissions, the Collector shall be compensated by the eight-percent commission on delinquent taxes set forth in 32 V.S.A. § 1674(2), or such other percentage as may be set by a majority of voters present and voting at an annual or special meeting in accordance with 32 V.S.A. § 1674(3).
(b) The Selectboard shall adopt, and revise from time to time, a general statement of the qualifications necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of each of these appointed Town offices and a job description of those offices. These appointed officers shall exercise all the powers and duties necessary to carry out the provisions of this charter as well as those provided by State law generally.
(c) These appointed officers shall be employees of the Town of Panton, subject to all personnel and employment rules, regulations, and policies of the Town. An officer appointed hereunder shall be eligible to apply for reappointment at the expiration of his or her term of office but failure by the Selectboard to make such reappointment shall not be construed as discharge from employment.
(d) Persons appointed to the positions of Clerk, Treasurer, or Collector of Delinquent Taxes need not be a resident or voter of the Town of Panton. (Added 2013, No. M-12 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 2, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 129F - Town of Panton › App § 4 Separability

§ 4 Separability
If any provision of this charter is held invalid, the other provisions of the charter shall not be affected thereby. (Added 2013, No. M-12 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 2, 2014.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 101. Corporate existence retained

§ 101. Corporate existence retained
The inhabitants of the Town of Plainfield as presently constituted and the inhabitants of the Village of Plainfield as constituted by 1867 Acts and Resolves No. 189, as amended by 1910 Acts and Resolves No. 314, 1913 Acts and Resolves No. 327, 1927 Acts and Resolves No. 174, 1933 Acts and Resolves No. 194, 1965 Acts and Resolves No. 227, and the vote of the Village of Plainfield at the annual meeting thereof held on May 3, 1976, except that part of the Village of Plainfield located in the Town of Marshfield, are hereby incorporated and continued to be incorporated and declared to be a body corporate and politic under the name of the Town of Plainfield; and under that name may sue and be sued, prosecute and defend in any court; may have a common seal and alter it at pleasure; may borrow money on the credit of the Town, in the mode and under the restrictions hereinafter provided and as provided by the general law of this State; may elect Representatives to the General Assembly of the State, and the number of justices of the peace as provided in Chapter II of the Vermont Constitution for a town of equal population; and generally shall have, exercise, and enjoy all such rights, immunities, powers, and privileges as are conferred upon, or are incident to, towns in this State; and shall be subject to like duties, liabilities, and obligations, except as otherwise provided in this charter.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 201. General law; application

§ 201. General law; application
Except when changed, enlarged, or modified by the provisions of this charter, or by any legal regulation or ordinance of the Town of Plainfield, all provisions of the statutes of the State of Vermont relating to municipalities shall apply to the Town of Plainfield.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 202. Powers of the Town

§ 202. Powers of the Town
(a) The Town of Plainfield shall have all the powers granted to towns, town school districts, and municipal corporations by the Constitution and laws of this State and this charter, together with all the implied powers necessary to carry into execution all the powers granted. The Town of Plainfield may enact ordinances not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the State of Vermont or with this charter and impose penalties for violation thereof.
(b) The Town may acquire real and personal property within or without its corporate limits necessary or convenient for any lawful purpose, in fee simple or any lesser interest or estate, by purchase, gift, devise, lease, or condemnation, consistent with the Constitution and laws of the State of Vermont, and may sell, lease, mortgage, hold, manage, and control such property as its interest may require consistent with the Constitution and laws of the State.
(c) In this charter, no mention of a particular power shall be construed to be exclusive or to restrict the scope of the powers that the Town would have if the particular power were not mentioned, unless this charter otherwise provides.
(d) The Seal of the Town of Plainfield, heretofore adopted, is declared to be the official seal of the Town, to be used as required by law and custom.
(e) The Town may purchase, hold, and convey any real estate and erect and keep in repair any buildings necessary or convenient for its purposes and may acquire, construct, and maintain such dams, aqueducts, reservoirs, sewage disposal facilities, and electrical distribution facilities as it may deem necessary for the benefit of the Town.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 203. Reservation of powers to the Town

§ 203. Reservation of powers to the Town
Nothing in this charter shall be construed to in any way limit the powers and functions conferred on the Town of Plainfield, the Selectboard of said Town, or its elected and appointed officials by general or special enactments of State statutes or regulations in force or effect or hereafter enacted, and the powers and functions conferred by this charter shall be cumulative and in addition to the provisions of such general or special enactments unless this charter otherwise provides.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 206. Form of government

§ 206. Form of government
Pursuant to its provisions and subject only to the limitations imposed by the Vermont Constitution and by this charter, all powers of the Town shall be vested in an elective council, hereinafter referred to as the Selectboard, that shall enact ordinances, codes, and regulations; adopt budgets and determine policies; and that shall execute the laws and administer the government of the Town.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 207. Intergovernmental relations

§ 207. Intergovernmental relations
The Town, through its Selectboard or Board of School Directors, or both, may enter into any agreement with the United States of America or the State of Vermont, or both, or with any subdivision, department, agency, or activity of the United States of America or the State of Vermont, or both, to accept grants, loans, and assistance from the United States of America or the State of Vermont, or both, or from any subdivision department, agency, or activity of the United States of America or the State of Vermont, or both, to make public improvements within said Town, or upon property or rights of said Town outside its corporate limits, whether owned by said Town as sole owner or owned by said Town in common with another municipality or other municipalities, and may make appropriations consistent with this charter to accomplish such purpose.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 301. Ordinances; enforcement and adoption

§ 301. Ordinances; enforcement and adoption
(a) The Selectboard may provide penalties for the breach of any ordinance authorized by general law or this Charter; may prosecute any person violating the same through the Town Agent, constables, or police officers who for such purposes shall be informing officers; and may maintain actions to restrain actual or threatened violations of the same. The establishment of any fine or penalty shall be by ordinance.
(b) Ordinance-making authority granted to the Town by this charter and general law shall be exercised pursuant to the provisions of sections 302 through 305 of this charter.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 302. Ordinances; introduction and readings

§ 302. Ordinances; introduction and readings
(a) Every ordinance shall be introduced in writing. The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be “The Selectboard of the Town of Plainfield hereby ordains.” If the Selectboard passes the proposed ordinance upon first reading, it shall cause it to be published in its entirety in abbreviated form in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town, at least once, together with a notice of the time and place when and where there will be a public hearing to consider the same for final passage. The first such publication shall be at least one week prior to the date of said public hearing.
(b) At the time and place so advertised, or at any time and place to which such hearing may from time to time be adjourned, such ordinance shall be read in full, except that by vote of a majority of the Selectboard, the ordinance may be read by title, and after such reading, all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 303. Ordinances; consideration and passage

§ 303. Ordinances; consideration and passage
After such hearing, the Selectboard may finally pass such ordinance with or without amendment, except that if the Selectboard amends said ordinances, it shall cause the amended ordinance to be published at least once together with a notice of the time and place of a public hearing at which such amended ordinance will be further considered, which publication shall be at least three days prior to the public hearing. At the time so advertised or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned, the amended ordinance shall be read in full, except that by vote of a majority of the Selectboard, the ordinance may be read by title. After such hearing, the Selectboard may pass finally such amended ordinance or again amend it subject to the same procedure as outlined herein.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 402. Elective officers

§ 402. Elective officers
(a) The elected officers of the Town shall be elected and their compensation fixed by the Town at its annual meeting.
(b) All elected officers, except as provided by law or as specifically provided in this charter, shall be chosen at large from the legally qualified voters of the Town and shall hold office for the term hereafter specified and until their successors are elected and qualified.
(c) All officers shall be elected by Australian Ballot.
(d) When an elected or appointed officer resigns, makes residence in another town, or dies or becomes incapacitated, the office shall become vacant and the Selectboard shall appoint an eligible person to fill the vacancy until the next annual meeting. The person elected at the annual meeting shall serve until the predecessor’s term expires. Incapacity shall include the failure of a Selectboard member to attend 50 percent of the meetings of the Board in any calendar year.
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 405. Oath of office

§ 405. Oath of office
All elective officials and all police officers of the Town shall, before assuming office, take, subscribe, and file with the Town Clerk the following oath:
“I ________ solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of ________ of the Town of Plainfield to the best of my judgment and abilities, according to law, so help me God (or I so affirm).”
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters › Chapter 131 - Town of Plainfield › App § 406. Town Clerk and Treasurer; School District officers

§ 406. Town Clerk and Treasurer; School District officers
The Clerk, auditors, and Treasurer of the Town shall perform those duties imposed upon the Clerk, auditors, and Treasurer of the Town of Plainfield School District by the general law of this State.