2011 Vermont Code
Title 24 Appendix Municipal Charters
Chapter 113 TOWN OF COLCHESTER
§ 106 Introduction; first and second readings; public hearing
§ 113-106. Introduction; first and second readings; public hearing
(a) Every ordinance shall be introduced in writing. The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be "The selectmen of the town of Colchester hereby ordain /t. /t. /t.". If the selectmen pass the proposed ordinance upon first reading they shall cause it to be published in its entirety in a newspaper of general circulation in the town at least once, together with a notice of the time and place, when and where there will be a public hearing to consider the same for final passage. The first publication shall be at least fifteen days prior to the date of said public hearing.
(b) At the time and place so designated or at any time and place to which the hearing may from time to time be adjourned, such ordinance shall be read in full, and after such reading, all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
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