Commissioners and Directors

V.S.A. tit. 3, ch. 45, subch. 3

in effect

3 V.S.A. § 2251 Commissioners—Appointment; term

2251. Commissioners—Appointment; term (a) The Secretary, with the approval of the Governor and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may appoint a commissioner of each department, except the Department of Libraries, who shall be the chief executive and administrative officer and head of the department and shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. The term of the Commissioner shall be concurrent with that of the Secretary or Governor. (b) The State Librarian shall be appointed as provided in 22 V.S.A. § 601. Added 1971, No. 92, § 5(a), eff. June 1, 1971; amended 1995, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. May 6, 1996.

3 V.S.A. § 2252 Mandatory duties

2252. Mandatory duties (a) The commissioner shall determine the policies of the department, and may exercise the powers and shall perform the duties required for its effective administration. (b) In addition to other duties imposed by law, the commissioner shall: (1) administer the laws assigned to the department; (2) coordinate and integrate the work of the divisions within the department; (3) supervise and control all staff functions. Added 1971, No. 92, § 5(b), (c), eff. June 1, 1971.

3 V.S.A. § 2253 Permissive duties; approval of Secretary

2253. Permissive duties; approval of Secretary Each commissioner may, with the approval of the Secretary: (1) Transfer classified positions within or between divisions subject only to State laws and rules. (2) Cooperate with the appropriate federal agencies and administer federal funds in support of programs within the department. (3) Submit plans and reports, and in other respects comply with federal law and regulations that pertain to programs administered by the department. (4) Adopt rules for the internal administration of the department and its programs. (5) Appoint a deputy commissioner. All such appointments shall be in writing and recorded in the Office of the Secretary of State. In case a vacancy occurs in the office of a commissioner, or the commissioner is absent, his or her deputy shall assume and discharge the duties of office until the vacancy is filled, or the commissioner returns. (6) Create such advisory councils or committees as he or she deems necessary within the department, and appoint their members, for a term not exceeding his or hers. (7) Provide training and instruction for any employees of the department, at the expense of the department, in educational institutions or other places. (8) Organize, reorganize, transfer, or abolish divisions, staff functions, or sections within the department. This authority shall not extend to divisions or other bodies created by law. Added 1971, No. 92, § 5(d), eff. June 1, 1971; amended 1987, No. 243 (Adj. Sess.), § 14, eff. June 13, 1988; 2025, No. 91 (Adj. Sess.), § 15, eff. April 30, 2026.

3 V.S.A. § 2254 Directors

2254. Directors A director shall administer each division within the agency. Added 1971, No. 92, § 6, eff. June 1, 1971; amended 1977, No. 105, § 1; 1977, No. 109, § 30, eff. July 3, 1977; 1983, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), §§ 1, 5, eff. April 11, 1984; 1983, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), §§ 1, 14(a), eff. April 19, 1984; 1985, No. 74, § 300; 1987, No. 243 (Adj. Sess.), § 14, eff. June 13, 1988.

Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/03/045Fetched: 10/21/2026