Vermont § 16 - Clerk
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 16 — Clerk, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16. Clerk
- (a) The Clerk shall be elected for a period of three years. He or she shall: (1) maintain a record of all action taken at special or annual Town meetings; (2) maintain all Town records and an index to those records; (3) maintain and file all reports required by law; and (4) perform any other duties required of him or her by law, this charter, or ordinances. (b) Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, the Clerk shall give a bond
conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties. The bond shall be of
a sum and with a surety prescribed and approved by the Selectboard, and the premium
for the bond shall be paid by the Town. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019; 2021, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 13, 2021.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 16
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 16 cover?
Section 16 ("Clerk") 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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