Vermont § 305 Prohibitions; conflict of interest

Vermont Statutes

§ 305 — Prohibitions; conflict of interest

Vermont § 305

Title 24Title 24 Appendix: Municipal Charters

Ch. 19Chapter 019: City of Winooski

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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 24, § 305 (2026).

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(a)Holding other office. Except where authorized by law, no councilor shall hold any other City office or City employment during the term of election to the Council.

(b)Appointments and removals. Neither the Council nor any of its members shall in any manner dictate the appointment or removal of any City administrative officers or employees whom the Manager or any of the Manager’s subordinates are empowered to appoint, but the Council may express its views and fully and freely discuss with the Manager anything pertaining to the appointment and removal of such officers and employees.

(c)Interference with administration. Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under this charter, the Council or its members shall deal with City officers and employees who are subject to the d

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(a) Holding other office. Except where authorized by law, no councilor shall hold any other City office or City employment during the term of election to the Council.
(b) Appointments and removals. Neither the Council nor any of its members shall in any manner dictate the appointment or removal of any City administrative officers or employees whom the Manager or any of the Manager’s subordinates are empowered to appoint, but the Council may express its views and fully and freely discuss with the Manager anything pertaining to the appointment and removal of such officers and employees.
(c) Interference with administration. Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under this charter, the Council or its members shall deal with City officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the Manager solely through the Manager, and neither the Council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately.
(d) Conflict of interest. By ordinance, resolution, parliamentary rule, or prohibition, the Council shall adopt measures relating to the definition, disclosure, and consequences of a conflict of interest involving elected and appointed City officials.