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1. • • Although most of Vermont municipal law refers to towns, Vermont statutes provide that “the laws applicable to the inhabitants and officers of towns shall be applicable to the inhabitants and similar officers of all municipal corporations.” 1 V.S.A. § 139.
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2. sos.vermont.gov › municipal-laws-regulationsMunicipal Laws & Regulations - Vermont

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   The Secretary of State’s Office fields many thousands of phone calls and emails from Vermonters with questions about the laws that apply to Vermont’s municipalities.

3. legislature.vermont.gov › statutes › fullchapterVermont Laws

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   Chapter 165: Town of Westminster. § 1 Applicability of the general law. (a) All provisions of the constitutional and general laws of the State of Vermont relating to towns and their officers shall apply to the Town of Westminster. (b) The Town of Westminster shall have all the powers now or hereafter conferred upon towns and villages by the ...

4. www.vlct.org › topics › policies-and-ordinancesPolicies and Ordinances | Vermont League of Cities and Towns

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   Generally, policies apply to employees, town facilities or the public body itself. A policy is designed to influence and determine decisions in the course of conducting certain municipal affairs. Policies should establish clear-cut, orderly, and systematic methods for handling certain administrative duties and internal town operations.

5. vtdigger.org › 2021/11/23 › in-towns-with-no-zoningIn towns with no zoning, reopened Supreme Court decision has ...

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   Nov 23, 2021 · A recent decision issued by the Vermont Supreme Court would change the way Act 250, Vermont’s sweeping land use and development law, functions in towns without zoning and subdivision...

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6. www.vlct.org › governanceGovernance - Vermont League of Cities and Towns

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   Oct 11, 2024 · Generally, and absent a governance charter, the structure of municipal government in Vermont is flat. Elected offices such as legislative bodies (city councils, selectboards, trustees), town clerks, town treasurers, auditors, and listers are equal in the eyes of Vermont law.

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   Does Vermont law apply to towns?

   • Although most of Vermont municipal law refers to towns, Vermont statutes provide that “the laws applicable to the inhabitants and officers of towns shall be applicable to the inhabitants and similar officers of all municipal corporations.” 1 V.S.A. § 139.

   Municipal Law Basics - Vermont

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   What is a municipal in Vermont?

   • According to Vermont law, “municipality” includes a city, town, town school district, incorporated school or fire district or incorporated village and all other governmental incorporated units.” 1 V.S.A. § 126. Most Vermont towns received their municipal incorporation (their land grant charter) from King George in the 1700s.

   Municipal Law Basics - Vermont

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   Where can I find information about municipal law in Vermont?

   • You can find some Vermont municipal laws in popular aggregators. The Vermont Secretary of State provides links to various municipal law resources as well as information about accessing public records in Vermont.

   Vermont Local Law and Municipal Government - Vermont Law School

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   What is local legislation in Vermont?

   • The subjects of local legislation are varied and scattered throughout many different titles of the Vermont Statutes Annotated. The location of most municipal authority is located in 24 V.S.A. § 2291. This statute includes 28 different provisions that authorize municipalities to assert local control on a specific matter.

   Policies and Ordinances - Vermont League of Cities and Towns

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   What is the structure of municipal government in Vermont?

   • Generally, and absent a governance charter, the structure of municipal government in Vermont is flat. Elected offices such as legislative bodies (city councils, selectboards, trustees), town clerks, town treasurers, auditors, and listers are equal in the eyes of Vermont law.

   Governance | Vermont League of Cities and Towns

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   How many towns and villages are in Vermont?

   • According to the list in title 24 of the Vermont codified statutes, there are 59 towns and villages in Vermont. The Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves Vermont's municipal officials.

   Vermont Local Law and Municipal Government - Vermont Law School

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8. libguides.vermontlaw.edu › vermontlawguide › vermontVermont Local Law and Municipal Government - Vermont Law ...

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   Aug 2, 2024 · Title 24 of the Vermont codified statutes dictates the parameters of local governance. The appendix to title 24 of the Vermont codified statutes lists charters for 59 towns and villages, plus some solid waste management district agreements and fire district agreements.