Vermont § 305 - Prohibitions; conflict of interest
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 305 — Prohibitions; conflict of interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 305. Prohibitions; conflict of interest
- (a) Holding other office. Except where authorized by law, no councilor shall hold any other City office or City
employment during the term of election to the Council. (b) Appointments and removals. Neither the Council nor any of its members shall in any manner dictate the appointment
or removal of any City administrative officers or employees whom the Manager or any
of the Manager’s subordinates are empowered to appoint, but the Council may express
its views and fully and freely discuss with the Manager anything pertaining to the
appointment and removal of such officers and employees. (c) Interference with administration. Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under this charter, the Council
or its members shall deal with City officers and employees who are subject to the
direction and supervision of the Manager solely through the Manager, and neither the
Council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either
publicly or privately. (d) Conflict of interest. By ordinance, resolution, parliamentary rule, or prohibition, the Council shall adopt
measures relating to the definition, disclosure, and consequences of a conflict of
interest involving elected and appointed City officials. (Added 2013, No. M-9, § 3, eff. June 4, 2013; amended 2021, No. M-6, § 2, eff. June 24, 2021.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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