Vermont § 322 - Prohibitions and conflicts of interest
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 322 — Prohibitions and conflicts of interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 322. Prohibitions and conflicts of interest
- (a) Holding other office. Except where authorized by law, no member of the City Council shall hold any other
City office or City employment during the term of election to the Council. However,
a paid or unpaid volunteer member of the Fire Department, other than an officer or
member of the Department appointed directly by the City Manager, may serve as a member
of the City 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 City Manager
or any of the Manager’s subordinates are empowered to appoint. (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 City Manager solely through the City 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, or parliamentary rule of prohibition, the Council shall
adopt measures relating to the definition, disclosure, and consequences of a conflict
of interest or any perception thereof involving elected and appointed City officials. (Added 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 322 ("Prohibitions and conflicts of interest") 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.
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