§ 301. General provisions The officers of the Town of Poultney shall be those provided by law for towns, except as otherwise provided by this charter. Such officers shall have all the powers and duties necessary to carry out the provisions of this charter as well as those provided by law. All officers shall be […]
§ 302. Special elective officers In addition to those elective officers provided for by law, the officers elected at the annual Town meeting shall be: (1) one library trustee necessary to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term established in subsection 304(c) of this charter; and (2) water and sewer commissioners (in […]
§ 303. Terms of office—Selectboard members (a) There shall be three Selectboard members elected for a staggered term of three years, with only one of these positions vacant in any one year, and two Selectboard members elected for a one-year term. (b) At their first regular meeting following the annual Town meeting, the Selectboard shall […]
§ 304. Other elected officers (a) Town Clerk. The Town Clerk shall be elected for a three-year term. (b) Auditors. (1) Three auditors shall be elected, who shall be responsible for a full audit of all Town funds. Such audit shall be required at least once a year and shall verify delinquent taxes, disbursements, and […]
§ 305. Appointed officers (a) The Selectboard may appoint any officers, commissioners, or employees required by the Town’s personnel regulations or this charter. All appointments shall require as a precondition a job description. (b) The Town Manager shall function as the personnel officer of the Town and shall present to the Selectboard all candidates for […]
§ 306. Vacancies of elected and appointed officers (a) When an elected or appointed officer resigns, makes another Town his or her residence, dies, or becomes incapacitated, the office shall become vacant. A person who fills such a vacancy shall serve until his or her predecessor’s term expires. The Town Manager shall cause to be […]
§ 307. Oath of office All elected and appointed officials and all police officers of the Town shall before assuming office take, subscribe, and file with the Town Clerk the following oath: “I ________ solemnly swear (or affirm) that I shall faithfully execute the Office of ______ of the Town of Poultney to the best […]
§ 308. Compensation Salaries of employees and appointed officers of the Town shall be in accordance with a contract negotiated between the Town and an employee or group of employees for a specified term.
