Vermont § 4902 - Contents of contract

§ 4902. Contents of contract

• (a) The contract shall set forth fully the purposes, powers, rights, and objectives, and
  responsibilities of the contracting parties. (b) The contract may provide: (1) That one person shall hold the same office or offices in the participating municipalities,
  notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary. (2) The method of choosing officers by election or appointment, the term of office, the
  compensation of, or mode of setting the compensation of, and the authority to discharge,
  a person holding office under subdivision (1) of this subsection. (3) For any duly constituted local or regional board to have jurisdiction in all the municipalities. (4) For a transfer of a local service function or activity or a portion thereof, previously
  authorized or exercised by a municipality, to another municipality. (5) For the acquisition and maintenance of property, forces, and services which the municipalities
  participating in the contract are authorized by law to acquire and maintain. (6) For the use of any property, equipment, or personnel of a municipality that is a party
  to the contract in connection with a joint service or activity authorized by the terms
  of the contract. (7) For the deposit of funds appropriated, received, or contributed for purposes of any
  joint municipal activity or service in one or more special bank accounts, and for
  designation of persons authorized to have custody of and to draw on such funds. (8) For the exercise of any powers consistent with law in order to carry out the purposes
  contemplated in the contract. (Added 1969, No. 197 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)