Vermont § 139 - Public records to remain in Chief Administrative Officer’s office
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 139 — Public records to remain in Chief Administrative Officer’s office, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 139. Public records to remain in Chief Administrative Officer’s office
- ; Council may regulate
removal Such records shall not be taken out of or away from said Chief Administrative Officer’s
office except upon the order or process of a court of competent jurisdiction; but
said City Council may, by ordinance or bylaw, regulate the removal from said office
of all papers and documents belonging to said City and in the custody of said Chief
Administrative Officer as aforesaid.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 139
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 139 cover?
Section 139 ("Public records to remain in Chief Administrative Officer’s office") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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