Compensation of Members of Board of Supervisors

V.S.A. tit. 24 Appendix, ch. 417, subch. 3

in effect

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 20 Officers

20. Officers The Board of Supervisors annually shall elect from among its members a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Clerk and those other officers as it deems appropriate for the conduct of its business. Upon majority vote of the Board of Supervisors, the Treasurer and Clerk may be non-Board members. No person may hold more than one office at one time. Any officer vacancy shall be filled at the next regular or special meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 21 Bond

21. Bond Prior to assuming their offices, the District shall secure appropriate public official bonds in such amounts as may be determined by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The cost of such bond shall be borne by the District. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 22 Chair

22. Chair The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Supervisors and shall sign contracts on behalf of the District upon approval by the Board of Supervisors. The Chair shall perform all of the duties incident to the position and office. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 23 Vice Chair

23. Vice Chair (a) During the absence of or inability of the Chair to render or perform his or her duties or exercise his or her powers, the same shall be performed and exercised by the Vice Chair and when so acting, the Vice Chair shall have all the powers and be subject to all the responsibilities hereby given to or imposed upon the Chair. (b) During the absence or inability of the Vice Chair to render or perform his or her duties or exercise his or her powers, the Board of Supervisors shall elect from among its membership an acting Vice Chair who shall have the powers and be subject to all the responsibilities hereby given or imposed upon the Vice Chair. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 24 Clerk

24. Clerk The Clerk shall have the exclusive charge and custody of the public records of the District and the Seal of the District. The Clerk shall record all votes and proceedings of the District, including meetings of the District and meetings of the Board of Supervisors. The Clerk shall prepare and warn all meetings of the District and Board of Supervisors in accordance with Vermont law and shall cause the annual report approved by the Board of Supervisors to be distributed to the legislative bodies of the member municipalities. The Clerk shall prepare and distribute any other reports required by the laws of the State of Vermont and resolutions or regulations of the Board of Supervisors. The Clerk shall perform all of the duties and functions incident to the office of secretary or clerk of a body corporate. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 25 Treasurer

25. Treasurer The Treasurer shall have the custody of the funds of the District and shall be the disbursing officer of the District. The Treasurer may perform all of the duties and functions incident to the office of treasurer of a municipal corporation. Such duties and functions shall be determined annually by the Board of Supervisors. During the absence or inability of the Treasurer to render or perform his or her duties or exercise his or her powers, the Chair shall serve as the disbursing officer of the District. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 26 Administrative personnel

26. Administrative personnel The Board of Supervisors may employ an Executive Director and such other personnel as it deems necessary for the conduct of the business of the District, and the Board of Supervisors shall have the power to prescribe duties, set compensation, and delegate such responsibilities as it deems appropriate. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 27 Records

27. Records The conduct of all meetings and public access thereto, and the maintaining of all records, books, and accounts of the District shall be governed by the laws of this State relating to open meetings and accessibility of public records. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 28 Audit

28. Audit The Board of Supervisors shall cause an audit to be performed annually by an independent professional accounting firm or a certified public accountant. A copy of the completed audit shall be distributed to each member municipality. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 29 Executive Board

29. Executive Board The Board of Supervisors shall have the authority to establish an Executive Board. The Board of Supervisors shall annually grant such powers as it may deem necessary. Additionally, the Board of Supervisors may grant to or remove from the Executive Board such powers as it deems necessary. The members of the Executive Board shall consist of the Chair, Vice Chair, and other members as appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 30 Committees

30. Committees The Board of Supervisors shall have the authority to establish any and all committees as it may deem necessary. Each committee shall elect a chair by majority vote, at a minimum of annually. The Board of Supervisors may appoint non-Board members to serve on a committee but such non-Board members may not serve as chair of the committee. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 31 Compensation of officers

31. Compensation of officers Officers of the District shall be paid such compensation or reimbursement, or both, of expenses as shall be determined by the Board of Supervisors. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

24 App. V.S.A. ch. 417, § 32 Recall of officers

32. Recall of officers An officer may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors whenever, in its judgment, the best interest of the District will be served. For this action, each member of the Board of Supervisors shall cast one vote. Amended 2011, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 12, 2012.

Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/24APPENDIX/417Fetched: 10/21/2026