Vermont § 1009 - Noninterference by City Council
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1009 — Noninterference by City Council, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1009. Noninterference by City Council
- (a) Neither the City Council as a body nor any of its members shall dictate or attempt
to dictate the appointment of any person to office or employment, nor the removal
of any person from office or employment by the City Manager. The City Manager may
seek the advice of the City Council or its members in matters of appointment or employment,
but shall be free to exercise the City Manager’s own judgment. (b) In addition, neither the City Council nor any of its members shall collectively or
individually give orders either publicly or privately to any department head or employee
of the City under the jurisdiction of the City Manager but shall deal solely through
the City Manager, except for purposes of inquiry. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1009
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1009 cover?
Section 1009 ("Noninterference by City Council") 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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