V.S.A. tit. 24 Appendix, ch. 13, subch. 9 — City Manager | Vermont Statutes Annotated (through the 2026 session) — Vermont

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 13, § 901 Appointment

901. Appointment The Council shall appoint a City Manager for an indefinite term.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 13, § 902 Qualifications

902. Qualifications The Manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of his or her executive and administrative and professional qualifications.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 13, § 903 Oath; bond

903. Oath; bond Before entering upon his or her duties, the Manager shall be sworn to the faithful performance of his or her duties by the City Clerk and shall give a bond to the City in such amount and with such sureties as the Council may require.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 13, § 904 Powers and duties

904. Powers and duties (a) The Manager shall carry out the policies laid down by the Council and to that end he or she shall be the Chief Executive Officer and the head of the administrative branch of the City government and shall be responsible to the Council for the efficient administration thereof. (b) The Manager shall attend all meetings of the Council, except when his or her removal is being considered, and keep them informed of the financial condition and future needs of the City and shall make such reports as may be required by law, this charter, or ordinance or may be requested by the Council. He or she shall make such other reports and recommendations as he or she may deem advisable, but may not vote. He or she shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of him or her by law, ordinance, or resolution of the Council not inconsistent with this charter. (c) The Manager shall be an ex-officio member of all standing committees except the Zoning Board, but may not vote. (d) The Manager shall prepare the annual budget and submit it to the Council and be responsible for its administration after adoption, in accordance with subchapter 13 of this charter. (e) The Manager shall compile for general distribution at the end of each fiscal year a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City for the year. (f) The Manager shall provide to the Council a monthly financial statement, with a copy to the City Treasurer. (g) The Manager shall be responsible for the enforcement of all City laws and ordinances. (h) The Manager shall be responsible for the collection of all taxes due the City. (i) The Manager shall be the General Purchasing Agent of the City and purchase all supplies for every department thereof. (j) The Manager shall be responsible for the system of accounts, except where otherwise delegated under this charter. (k) The Manager shall be responsible for the operation of all departments of the City not otherwise provided for in this charter or the laws of the State. (l) The Manager shall have exclusive authority to appoint, fix the salary of, suspend, and remove all employees of the City appointed by him or her subject to the provisions of this charter. He or she should advise the Council of his or her intention before appointing, removing, or suspending the head of a department. (m) The Manager may, when advisable or proper, delegate to subordinate officers and employees of the City, any duties conferred upon him or her by this charter or by action of the Council, and hold them responsible for the faithful discharge of such duties, but the City Manager shall remain ultimately responsible to the Council for all administrative actions under his or her jurisdiction. (n) The Manager, by letter filed with the City Clerk, may appoint an officer or employee of the City to perform his or her duties during his or her temporary absence or disability. In the event of failure of the Manager to make such designation, the Council may by resolution appoint an officer or employee of the City to perform the duties of the Manager until he or she shall return or his or her disability shall cease. However, if the Manager has within his or her administration formed and appointed the position of Assistant City Manager, said Assistant shall automatically assume the Manager’s responsibilities during his or her temporary absence or disability.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 13, § 905 Compensation

905. Compensation The Managers shall receive such pay as may be fixed by the Council.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 13, § 906 Removal

906. Removal (a) On 90 days’ notice, the Manager may be removed without cause by a majority of Council so voting. He or she may be suspended during this period, but his or her pay shall continue until his or her removal. (b) Notwithstanding the above, the Council may adopt a resolution stating its intention to remove the Manager and the reasons therefore, a copy of which shall be served forthwith on the Manager who may, within 10 days, demand a public hearing. Upon or after passage of such resolution, the Council may suspend him or her from duty, but his or her pay shall continue until his or her removal. If no appeal is filed, the Council may dismiss him or her. In the event of an appeal, the Council shall hold a public hearing not less than 10 days or more than 20 days from the date of appeal, after which they may dismiss him or her.