Vermont § 604 - Amendment of the District agreement This chapter may be amended by the voters of the District in the manner prescribed for petitions under subchapter 5 of this chapter, or by the Board under this section

§ 604. Amendment of the District agreement This chapter may be amended by the voters of the District in the manner prescribed for petitions under subchapter 5 of this chapter, or by the Board under this section

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  The Board at any regular or special meeting may adopt a resolution expressing the
  intention to amend the chapter. A copy of such resolution shall be mailed to the
  legislative bodies of the members and to each supervisor at least 10 days prior to
  the meeting scheduled to act on the amendment. Unless a majority of the legislative
  bodies requests, in writing, on or before the date of the meeting scheduled to act
  on the amendment, that the Board hold a special meeting of the District to vote on
  the amendment, the Board may adopt the amendment. Within 10 days of the adoption
  of the amendment by the Board or by the voters of the District, the Clerk of the District
  shall certify to the Secretary of State each proposal of amendment. Section 510 of
  this chapter, relating to reconsideration and rescission of vote, shall apply to an
  amendment adopted by a vote of the Board or the voters under this section. The Secretary
  of State shall then proceed as with municipal charter amendments under section 17 V.S.A. § 2645. No amendment shall be made that shall substantially impair the rights of the holders
  of any bonds or other notes or other evidence of indebtedness or substantially affect
  any obligations under long-term contracts of the District then outstanding or in effect,
  or the rights of the District to procure the means for payment, continuation, or termination
  thereof.