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V.S.A. tit. 24 Appendix, ch. 5, subch. 14

in effect

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 5, § 1401 Oath of allegiance; oath of office

1401. Oath of allegiance; oath of office All elective officials of the City shall, before assuming office, take, subscribe, and file with the City Clerk the following two oaths, as prescribed by the Constitution of the State of Vermont, Chapter II, § 56: Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance “I ____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will be true and faithful to the State of Vermont, and that I will not, directly or indirectly, do any act or thing injurious to the Constitution or Government thereof. (If an oath) So help me God. (If an affirmation) Under the pains and penalties of perjury.” Oath or Affirmation of Office “I ____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of ____ for the City of Montpelier and will therein do equal right and justice to all persons to the best of my judgment and ability, according to law. (If an oath) So help me God. (If an affirmation) Under the pains and penalties of perjury.” Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 5, § 1402 Savings clause

1402. Savings clause The amendment of this charter shall not affect any ordinance, resolution, or bylaw lawfully enacted, ordained, and established under the provisions of this charter prior to the amendment, but the same shall be and remain in full force and effect until repealed, altered, or amended. Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 5, § 1403 Title of charter

1403. Title of charter This charter shall be designated as the Charter of the City of Montpelier. A copy of this charter shall be kept in the office of the Montpelier City Clerk, to which copy shall be affixed a certificate under the hand of the Secretary of State and the Seal of the State of Vermont that the laws therein contained are statute laws of the State of Vermont, and such certified copy shall be an authentic record of such laws. Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 5, § 1405 Amendment of the charter

1405. Amendment of the charter This charter may be altered, amended, or repealed whenever the public good shall require in accordance with the general laws of the State. A copy certified by the Secretary of State of all acts that alter, amend, or repeal this charter shall be kept in the office of the City Clerk. Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 5, § 1411 Separability of provisions

1411. Separability of provisions If any provision of this charter or the application of it to any person, body, or circumstances shall be held invalid, the remainder of this charter or the application of it to persons, bodies, or circumstances other than those as to which it shall have been held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.

Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/24APPENDIX/005Fetched: 10/21/2026