Vermont § 2454 - Assistant election officers
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2454 — Assistant election officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2454. Assistant election officers
- (a) Prior to the day of the election, the board of civil authority shall appoint a sufficient
number of voters from each municipality to serve as assistant election officers. As
far as possible, the board shall attempt to appoint an equal number of persons from
each major political party. Each assistant election officer shall be sworn prior to
entering on the performance of his or her duties. An assistant town clerk may serve
as an assistant elections officer, regardless of his or her residence. (b) The board of civil authority may appoint residents of a municipality who are 16 or
17 years old to serve as assistant elections officers in their respective polling
places. Youth assistant elections officers shall have the same duties as adult assistant
elections officers but shall work under the direct supervision of adult elections
officials. (Added 1977, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2003, No. 4, § 1; 2003, No. 59, § 17; 2009, No. 40, § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2454
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2454 cover?
Section 2454 ("Assistant election officers") 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 § 2454?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 2454 apply to my situation?
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