Vermont § 301 - Composition; eligibility; election and terms

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§ 301. Composition; eligibility; election and terms

  • (a) Composition. There shall be a City Council consisting of a Mayor and four Councilors elected by
    the qualified voters of the City at large. (b) Eligibility. Only qualified voters of the City shall be eligible to hold the office of Mayor or
    Councilor. (c) Election and terms. At the annual City meeting, the City shall elect four councilors, as hereinafter set
    forth, who shall hold office for two years and until their successor takes office.
    Two councilors shall be elected at the annual City meeting to be held on the first
    Tuesday of March, following adoption of this charter, who shall hold office for two
    years. At each succeeding annual City meeting, two councilors shall be elected for
    two years. (Added 2013, No. M-9, § 3, eff. June 4, 2013; amended 2015, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 17, 2016.)

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