Vermont § 189 - Members of force to be retained as long

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 189 — Members of force to be retained as long, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 189. Members of force to be retained as long

  • as they remain competent The members of said regular police force now serving, or who shall hereafter be appointed thereto, shall, after the expiration of the one-year probationary period above provided, and so long as they shall remain competent, efficient, and capable in the performance of their respective duties be retained as such, subject to the rules and regulations adopted under section 184 of this charter and provided that any member may be removed for cause as hereinafter provided.

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 189 cover?

Section 189 ("Members of force to be retained as long") 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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