Vermont § 42 - Town meetings
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 42 — Town meetings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42. Town meetings
- (a) An annual Town meeting for the consideration of the budget, election of officers,
and other Town business shall be held according to State law. Special meetings may
be called by the Selectboard to consider any business for which State law requires,
or for which the Selectboard deems it desirable to obtain, the approval of the voters
of the Town. (b) The polling places at Town elections shall be open for a minimum of nine consecutive
hours as specified by the Board of Civil Authority and warned by the Selectboard. (Added 2023, No. M-14, § 2, eff. July 1, 2023.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 42
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 42 cover?
Section 42 ("Town meetings") 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 § 42?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 42 apply to my situation?
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