Vermont § 503 - Meetings
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 503 — Meetings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 503. Meetings
- (a) As soon as possible after the election of the Chair and Vice Chair, the Board shall
fix the time and place of its regular meetings and such meetings shall be held at
least twice a month. (b) The Board shall determine its own rules and order of business. (c) If there are five Selectboard members, three shall constitute a quorum. No action
of such Board shall be valid or binding unless adopted by the affirmative vote of
at least three Selectboard members. If the Board is expanded to seven Selectboard
members, four shall constitute a quorum and no action of such Board shall be valid
or binding unless adopted by the affirmative vote of at least four Selectboard members.
In cases where State law requires a greater fraction of the authorized board for an
affirmative vote than as specified above, such provisions of State law shall control. (d) All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public unless by an affirmative vote
of the majority of the members of the entire Board they shall vote a portion of a
session to be an executive session. Executive sessions are only for deliberation and
all issues shall be voted on at a public meeting of the Board in order to be valid
and legal. (e) The agenda of the Selectboard meetings shall be made available to the public at least
24 hours prior to the meeting and posted in one public place. (f) Any members of the Board may add items of business to the written agenda upon commencement
of the meeting, provided that a majority of the membership of the entire Board vote
to add such items of the agenda.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 503
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 503 cover?
Section 503 ("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 § 503?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 503 apply to my situation?
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