Vermont § 701 - Conflict of interest
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 701 — Conflict of interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 701. Conflict of interest
- (a) A member of any appointed or elected board or commission or appointed or elected person
or any person employed by the Town or School District of Milton 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. (b) Nor shall any such member or employee receive directly or indirectly anything of value
by contract or otherwise from the Town or School District 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 such board or commission; (4) for employment otherwise authorized by law. (c) No board or commission member shall vote on any contract or purchase in which he or
she has a direct or an indirect interest.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 701
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 701 cover?
Section 701 ("Conflict of interest") 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 § 701?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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