2011 Vermont Code
Title 24 Appendix Municipal Charters
Chapter 113 TOWN OF COLCHESTER
§ 211 Powers and duties

§ 113-211. Powers and duties

(a) The members of the board of selectmen shall constitute the legislative body of the town of Colchester for all purposes required by statute, and except as otherwise herein specifically provided shall have all the powers and authority given to, and perform all duties required of town legislative bodies or board of selectmen under the laws of the state of Vermont.

(b) Within the limitations of the foregoing, the selectmen shall have the power to:

(1) Appoint and remove a town manager and supervise, create, change and abolish offices, commissions or departments other than the offices, commissions or departments established by this charter.

(2) Assign additional duties to offices, commissions or departments established by this charter, but may not discontinue or assign to any other office, commission or department duties assigned to a particular office, commission or department established by this charter.

(3) Appoint the members of all boards, commissions, committees, or similar bodies unless specifically provided otherwise by this charter.

(4) Make, amend and repeal ordinances as provided in sections 106-109 of this charter.

(5) Provide for an independent audit by a certified public accountant.

(6) Inquire into the conduct of any officer, commission or department and investigate any and all municipal affairs.