Vermont § 557 - Gratuity or compensation prohibited
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 557 — Gratuity or compensation prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 557. Gratuity or compensation prohibited
- (a) A member of the State Board, a supervisory union board, or a school board, the Secretary,
and any person employed by one of the boards or by the Agency shall not solicit or
receive directly or indirectly any gift or compensation for recommending or voting
on any finding, ruling, decision, or report, or voting to procure any service, thing,
or supply purchased with public funds. A violation of this provision is subject to
13 V.S.A. § 1106(b). (b) A member of the State Board, a supervisory union board or a school board, and any
person employed by one of the boards shall not receive directly or indirectly anything
of value, by contract or otherwise, from the school district or supervisory union
he or she serves unless it is received: (1) as a result of a contract accepted after a public bid in accordance with law; (2) in public recognition of service or achievement; (3) as regular salary or expenses allowed by law for official duties performed as a member
of the board; or (4) for employment according to the provisions of section 558 of this title. (c) No school board member or supervisory union board member shall vote on any contract
or purchase in which he or she has a direct or indirect interest. (d) A person who violates subsection (b) or (c) of this section shall be fined not more
than $1,000.00 and shall be incapable of holding elective or appointed office in this
State for two years next ensuing. (Added 1969, No. 298 (Adj. Sess.), § 34; amended 1989, No. 188 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 64, eff. Feb. 14, 2014.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 557
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 557 cover?
Section 557 ("Gratuity or compensation prohibited") 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 § 557?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 557 apply to my situation?
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