Vermont § 208 - Voting
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 208 — Voting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 208. Voting
- (a) Each member shall be entitled to one vote plus one vote for each 1,500 people or any
portion thereof of its population. The number of votes entitled to be cast on behalf
of any member entitled to more than one supervisor shall be divided equally among
its supervisors. Fractional votes, if any, shall be taken into account. No supervisor(s)
may split votes. No proxies shall be allowed. Population shall be determined as follows
until the results of the 1990 U.S. census are available for the members: Town Population Belvidere 237 Cambridge 2,289 Craftsbury 875 Eden 715 Elmore 487 Hyde Park 2,182 Johnson 2,728 Morristown 4,546 Stowe 3,296 Waterville 521 Wolcott 1,091 Worcester 814 (b) When the results of the 1990 census are available, and decennially thereafter when
new U.S. decennial census data are available, the number of votes granted to each
member shall be determined at the next organizational meeting. Any action adopted
by a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of the Board at which a quorum is present
shall be the action of the Board. Approval of the siting of any District facility
or of the condemnation by eminent domain of any property by the District shall require
approval by supervisors representing at least two-thirds of all votes entitled to
be cast on behalf of all members and comprising at least two-thirds of the supervisors
present.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 208
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 208 cover?
Section 208 ("Voting") 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.
How do I cite Vermont § 208?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 208" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 208 apply to my situation?
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