Vermont § 702 - Water and sewer commissioners

§ 702. Water and sewer commissioners

• (a) Upon the effective date of this charter, the Selectboard shall appoint three water
  and sewer commissioners whose duties, powers, and authority with respect to the municipal
  water and sewer system shall be as established by the law of this State and as specifically
  provided for in this charter. One commissioner shall serve for a term of three years,
  one shall serve for a term of two years, and one shall serve for a term of one year.
  Thereafter, at the first meeting of the Selectboard following each annual Town meeting,
  the Selectboard shall appoint one commissioner for a term of three years. The Selectboard
  shall appoint residents of that part of the Town served by municipal water and sewer
  systems as water and sewer commissioners. (b) In addition to those powers, duties, and responsibilities imposed by law, water and
  sewer commissioners shall: (1) establish, regulate, control, and determine assessments for the benefit of property
  located within and without the Town that is provided street lighting; (2) exercise control over, administer, manage, and operate the municipal water and sewage
  disposal systems of the Town as presently constituted or as may be enlarged hereafter;
  and (3) establish rates and charges for water and sewage disposal services provided by the
  Town.