Vermont § 40 - City Manager
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 40 — City Manager, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40. City Manager
- (a) The Council may, when the City so votes at any annual meeting, appoint a City Manager
who shall be the administrative head of the municipal government under the direction
and supervision of the Council, and who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Council.
The duties of the City Manager shall be: (1) to see that the laws and ordinances are faithfully executed; (2) to attend all meetings of the Council at which his or her attendance may be required
by that body; (3) to recommend for adoption to the Council such measures as he or she may deem necessary
or expedient; (4) to appoint, excepting as otherwise provided for by this act, all officers and employees
of the municipality, and to perform the duties of such officers and employees as the
Council may designate; (5) to prepare and (5) to prepare and submit to the Council such reports as may be required by that body,
or as he or she may deem advisable to submit; (6) to keep the Council fully advised of the financial condition of the municipality and
its future needs; (7) to prepare and submit to the Council a tentative budget for the next fiscal year; (8) and to perform such other duties as the Council may determine by ordinance or resolution. (b) The City Manager shall receive such salary as may be fixed by the Council. Before
entering upon the duties of his or her office, he or she shall take the official oath
required of other officers by this charter and shall execute a bond in favor of the
municipality for the faithful performance of his or her duties in such sum as may
be fixed by the Council. The City Manager need not be a voter in or a resident of
the City.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 40
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 40 cover?
Section 40 ("City Manager") 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 § 40?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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