Vermont § 801 - Appointment and removal
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 801 — Appointment and removal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 801. Appointment and removal
- (a) All Town employees, including the Zoning Administrator, not elected by the voters
shall be appointed, supervised, and removed by the Town Manager unless otherwise specified
in this charter. There shall be no discrimination in employment on account of race,
religion, or political opinions. Appointments, layoffs, suspensions, promotions, demotions,
and removals shall be made solely on the basis of training, experience, fitness, and
performance of duties of the individual in such manner as to ensure that the responsible
administrative officer may secure efficient service. (b) Each employee shall have a three to 12 month period of probation, as specified in
the personnel rules and regulations as established under section 802 of this charter,
during which time he or she may be freely discharged. After this period(s), he or
she must be notified in writing of his or her suspension, demotion, layoff, or removal
and of the reason for such action. Within 10 days of such notice(s), he or she may
request a public or executive hearing before the Selectboard that must hold such hearing
not less than 10 days or more than 20 days after such request. The Selectboard may
support the action of the Town Manager or may modify it. (Amended 2015, No. M-1, § 2, eff. Jan. 27, 2015.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 801
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 801 cover?
Section 801 ("Appointment and removal") 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 § 801?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 801" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 801 apply to my situation?
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