§ 4506. Disposition of property
§ 4506. Disposition of property Land, rights, or other property acquired by a municipality under this chapter shall not be sold or diverted to uses other than conservation or recreation except after approval by an affirmative vote of the voters of the town at the annual meeting. (Added 1977, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 4551. Definitions
§ 4551. Definitions The following definitions shall apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) “Bank” means the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank established by section 4571 of this title. (2) “Bonds” means bonds of the Bank issued under this chapter. (3) “County” means any county of the State. (4) “General Fund” means […]
§ 4552. Law governing
§ 4552. Law governing It is the intent of the General Assembly that in the event of any conflict or inconsistency in the provisions of this chapter and any other laws pertaining to matters established in this chapter or provided for or in any rules adopted under this chapter or other laws, to the extent […]
§ 4553. Liberal construction
§ 4553. Liberal construction This chapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purposes of the chapter as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized by this chapter and all powers granted by this chapter shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate that intent […]
§ 4498. Housing budget and investment reports
§ 4498. Housing budget and investment reports The Commissioner of Housing and Community Development shall: (1) Create a Vermont housing budget designed to assure efficient expenditure of State funds appropriated for housing development, to encourage and enhance cooperation among housing organizations, to eliminate overlap and redundancy in housing development efforts, and to ensure appropriate geographic […]
§ 4501. Creation of conservation commissions
§ 4501. Creation of conservation commissions A conservation commission may be created at any time when a municipality votes to create one, or, if the charter of a municipality permits it, when the legislative body of the municipality votes to create one. (Added 1977, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 4502. Membership; appointment; terms
§ 4502. Membership; appointment; terms (a) A conservation commission shall have not less than three nor more than nine members. All members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed by the municipality for necessary and reasonable expenses. All members shall be residents of the municipality. (b) Members of the conservation commission shall be appointed, […]
§ 4503. Removals; vacancies
§ 4503. Removals; vacancies (a) Any member of a conservation commission may be removed at any time for just cause by vote of the legislative body, for reasons given to him or her in writing and after a public hearing thereon if he or she so requests. (b) Any appointment to fill a vacancy shall […]
§ 4504. Rules
§ 4504. Rules (a) At its organizational meeting a conservation commission shall adopt by majority vote of those present and voting such rules as it deems necessary and appropriate for the performance of its functions. It shall annually elect a chair, a treasurer, and a clerk. (b) Times and places of meetings of a conservation […]
§ 4481. Saving clause
§ 4481. Saving clause The amendment of this chapter and the repeal of prior enabling laws relating to zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, or bylaws or any ordinance or regulation similar to a bylaw authorized by this chapter shall not invalidate any zoning ordinance, subdivision regulation, or bylaw or any such ordinance or regulation enacted under […]