Mayor

V.S.A. tit. 24 Appendix, ch. 5, subch. 4

in effect

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 5, § 401 Election and tenure of Mayor

401. Election and tenure of Mayor The Mayor shall be elected by and from the qualified voters of Montpelier. The Mayor shall hold office for a term of two years or until the Mayor’s successor is elected and qualified. Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 5, § 402 Powers and duties of Mayor

402. Powers and duties of Mayor (a) The Mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the City subject to provisions in this charter related to the City Manager. The Mayor shall use the Mayor’s best efforts to see that the laws and the City ordinances are enforced, and that the duties of all subordinate officers are faithfully performed. The Mayor shall take care that the finances of the City are properly managed, and shall bring before the City Council public issues relevant to the affairs of the City. The Mayor shall preside at all City Council meetings with the powers of moderator and shall have a voice and vote in City Council meetings in accordance with Council rules and procedures. (b) The Mayor may veto any action passed by the City Council, provided it is done before the next regular Council meeting and the Mayor provides a written explanation for the veto. Any veto by the Mayor can be overridden by a vote of five or more Council members at the next regular City Council meeting. Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 5, § 403 Vacancy in Office of Mayor

403. Vacancy in Office of Mayor (a) In the case of a vacancy in the Office of Mayor, with more than 120 days of unexpired term remaining, the City Council shall forthwith direct the City Clerk to call a special meeting of the legal voters of the City for the election of an interim mayor to serve for the unexpired term and until the Mayor’s successor is duly elected and qualified. (b) Nominations to fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor shall be by certificate signed by at least 25 voters. The certificate shall be filed with the City Clerk not fewer than 15 and not more than 25 days before the special election. (c) In the event 120 days or fewer remain of the unexpired term, the Council President shall assume the duties of the Mayor. 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