Vermont § 207 - Jurisdiction over other officers or employees [Renumbered] (Renumbered to 24A V.S.A. § 117-209 by 2023, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 29, 2024.) § 207. Powers and duties
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 207 — Jurisdiction over other officers or employees [Renumbered] (Renumbered to 24A V.S.A. § 117-209 by 2023, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 29, 2024.) § 207. Powers and duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 207. Jurisdiction over other officers or employees [Renumbered] (Renumbered to 24A V.S.A. § 117-209 by 2023, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 29, 2024.) § 207. Powers and duties
- (a) The members of the Selectboard shall constitute the legislative body of the Town of
Essex for all purposes required by statute and shall have all powers and authority
given to, and perform all duties required of town legislative bodies or selectboards
under the laws of the State of Vermont. (b) Within the limitations of the foregoing, the Selectboard shall have the power to: (1) appoint and remove the Town Manager and supervise, create, change, and abolish offices,
commissions, or departments other than the offices, commissions, or departments established
by this charter; (2) appoint the members of all boards, commissions, committees, or similar bodies unless
specifically provided otherwise by this charter; (3) provide for an independent audit by a registered or certified public accountant; (4) inquire into the conduct of any officer, commission, or department and investigate
any and all municipal affairs; (5) exercise each and every other power that is not specifically set forth herein, but
that is granted to the Selectboard by the statutes of the State of Vermont. (Renumbered from 24A V.S.A. § 117-209 by 2023, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 29, 2024.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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